Job summary
Are you a tenacious, self reliant and innovative individual who thrives in a busy, dynamic workplace? An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Procurement Department for two Senior Procurement Contract Managers based at South Western Ambulance Service HQ at Exeter. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Procurement Professional who is highly organised with excellent communication skills and has the ability to motivate team members and implement new concepts whilst achieving value for money for the organisation.
South Western Ambulance Service covers 20% of the landmass of the UK so we are a very busy and dynamic organisation, enabling the Trust to meet the increasing demands of the Health Service.
The team is currently working a hybrid model of home and office working. We are currently attending the office once a fortnight on a Wednesday.
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Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake and manage high value and complex procurement activities across a range of products and services from the identification of a requirement to the award of contract. This will include liaising with senior managers and contractors, ensuring best value and the delivery of savings.
The successful candidate will possess full MCIPS membership (or equivalent) accreditation.
This is an extremely busy and interesting department to work in. You will meet a different challenge every day and the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team providing a first class procurement service to the Trust.
The Department recognises that every product and service it procures on behalf of the Trust will affect each patient, to this end the Department is committed to providing best value products and services.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our newfive-year strategywhich has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full role details.
- To be a Trust expert on procurement and procurement contract legislation.
- To provide strategic direction and thinking for category procurement that fully aligns procurement activity to the delivery of the Trusts strategic goals and financial targets.
- Be a senior member of the Procurement Team as a progressive, responsive, and innovative individual who delivers excellent value for money through innovation, collaboration, commercial awareness, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Manage all aspects of their categories including sourcing, contracting and supplier relationship management, contract management, spend analysis, and market trends for the Trusts addressable spend
- Being responsible within your category for developing and delivering the annual Procurement workplan, including financial savings targets.
- Maximise the return on investment in procurement, through smarter procurement and cost down initiatives; ensuring that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated.
- Lead the development, design, and implementation of all tender activity for their categories, to ensure the best possible outcomes (price, service, quality) and legal compliance.
- Management of team within category and to lead them to ensuring the Trust has robust sourcing and excellence in public sector procurement in line with Public Sector Procurement legislation and Trust governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full role details.
- To be a Trust expert on procurement and procurement contract legislation.
- To provide strategic direction and thinking for category procurement that fully aligns procurement activity to the delivery of the Trusts strategic goals and financial targets.
- Be a senior member of the Procurement Team as a progressive, responsive, and innovative individual who delivers excellent value for money through innovation, collaboration, commercial awareness, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Manage all aspects of their categories including sourcing, contracting and supplier relationship management, contract management, spend analysis, and market trends for the Trusts addressable spend
- Being responsible within your category for developing and delivering the annual Procurement workplan, including financial savings targets.
- Maximise the return on investment in procurement, through smarter procurement and cost down initiatives; ensuring that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated.
- Lead the development, design, and implementation of all tender activity for their categories, to ensure the best possible outcomes (price, service, quality) and legal compliance.
- Management of team within category and to lead them to ensuring the Trust has robust sourcing and excellence in public sector procurement in line with Public Sector Procurement legislation and Trust governance.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualified or equivalent
- Graduate of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with full MCIPS membership
Desirable
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Specialist commercial / NHS experience and knowledge in purchasing and supply
- Risk assessment/analysis training
- Significant experience & understanding and application of Strategic Sourcing methodologies
- Experience of contract management - the ability to manage multiple contracts to ensure best value for money with high service levels
- Experience of project managing complex / high value procurement activities from initial planning and tender to contract award
Desirable
- Proven track record of managing complex projects
- Experience in Lean Six Sigma, initiatives Quality Circles, 5S
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualified or equivalent
- Graduate of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with full MCIPS membership
Desirable
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Specialist commercial / NHS experience and knowledge in purchasing and supply
- Risk assessment/analysis training
- Significant experience & understanding and application of Strategic Sourcing methodologies
- Experience of contract management - the ability to manage multiple contracts to ensure best value for money with high service levels
- Experience of project managing complex / high value procurement activities from initial planning and tender to contract award
Desirable
- Proven track record of managing complex projects
- Experience in Lean Six Sigma, initiatives Quality Circles, 5S
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Headquarters, South Western Ambulance Service,
Unit 4, Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate,
Exeter,
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
