Job summary
The post holder will be expected to lead the clinical or non-clinical category in the Procurement departments Purchase to Pay (P2P) and Information team. This involves line management responsibility for the Buyers aligned to the category and supporting the e-Procurement Manager.
The post holder will be expected to offer support, guidance, and training within the team to ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service is provided to all end-users, and that all orders are processed correctly, and usage trends are identified and acted on. This includes ensuring best practice catalogue management is adhered to within the team and supporting the Buyers with this task.
The role of the Deputy e-Procurement Manager requires the individual to work with others but also autonomously at times. The post holder is also expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the Procurement department so that both internal and external data sources are engaged in an effective and consistent way.
Main duties of the job
- Proactively and consistently ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service is provided that is compliant with the Trust Governance Framework Manual and Procurement legislation.
- Deliver social and environmental objectives, including working towards net zero and better environmental and social outcomes in procurement.
- Manage the operational procurement activity for the clinical or non-clinical category in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) part of the Procurement team. This involves managing the Buyer activity in relation to order processing, catalogue management, query handling and other ad-hoc duties.
- Provide support, guidance and training to procurement colleagues and end users on procurement systems.
- Provide guidance and support to line reports and other members of the team to enable them to achieve individual and team goals and objectives.
- Support the department with the implementation of GS1 standards working with operational sub-groups to develop systems and processes which support the delivery of Scan 4 Safety.
- Present the procurement function as a progressive, proactive, responsive and innovative department and ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service is provided to all end-users.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), working towards or with a desire to work towards membership and/or equivalent experience in a procurement role
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- A broad knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management
- Comprehensive working knowledge of order processing / catalogue systems
- Line management experience including setting objectives, conducting appraisals
Desirable
- Public sector Procurement experience, preferably in a large organisation
- Experience of managing, developing and leading teams of staff
- Project and change management experience
Skills & Abilities - Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, IT, presentation.
- Ability to communicate at all levels both internally within the organisation and externally outside of the organisation
- Ability to demonstrate skills of persuasion and influencing
Skills & Abilities - Problem solving
Essential
- Ability to resolve complex queries from staff, customers, and suppliers
- Ability to investigate complex queries and analyse detailed data to identify errors and discrepancies
- Sound analytical skills and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), working towards or with a desire to work towards membership and/or equivalent experience in a procurement role
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- A broad knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management
- Comprehensive working knowledge of order processing / catalogue systems
- Line management experience including setting objectives, conducting appraisals
Desirable
- Public sector Procurement experience, preferably in a large organisation
- Experience of managing, developing and leading teams of staff
- Project and change management experience
Skills & Abilities - Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, IT, presentation.
- Ability to communicate at all levels both internally within the organisation and externally outside of the organisation
- Ability to demonstrate skills of persuasion and influencing
Skills & Abilities - Problem solving
Essential
- Ability to resolve complex queries from staff, customers, and suppliers
- Ability to investigate complex queries and analyse detailed data to identify errors and discrepancies
- Sound analytical skills and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
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).