Job summary
This Commercial Procurement Analytics Manager role will support with key procurement analytics deliverables across all teams within the Commercial Procurement Services team, as well as supporting initiatives across North-East London (NEL).This role will assist with the implementation of the BHRUT vision and strategy for Commercial Procurement, as approved by the Trust Board, with a specific focus on supporting across the entire spectrum of procurement analytics. This role will support the Trust towards delivering a Best in Class Commercial Procurement Service for BHRUT and Integrated Collaboration across North East London (NEL).The role will also involve working as part of a team of Procurement analytics staff to work and support collaboratively in a matrix structure on a project and programme specific basis, as directed by the Associate Director of Commercial Procurement Strategy, Governance and Reporting, the Associate Director of Commercial Procurement Supply Chain Operations and Transformation, and the Head of Commercial Procurement Analytics.
Main duties of the job
o To support with the development of operational and strategic plans that deliver savings and provide improved value for money across all teams within the Commercial Procurement Services team as well as on a Trust-wide basis.o Support with the development and ongoing management of the Procurement Analytics Model (PAM) and any other procurement analytics models, databases (e.g. SQL) and programmes; specifically lead within the Commercial Procurement analytics team on PAM enhancements linked to Data architecture, analysis and data modelling with the development and ongoing management of key procurement analytics activities, projects and programmes linked to Data architecture and analysis.o with operational delivery and support in the capacity of Procurement analytics in relation to the Trust's Automated Inventory Management System (AIMS) Omnicell, Trust's finance and procurement system (SBS), Procurement Analytics Model (PAM, procurement catalogue system (GHX) and all other Trust and NEL systems/processes.o with all Procurement analytics planning across the Commercial Procurement Services function and NEL, linked to Data architecture, analysis and data modelling.o with efficiency and improvement outcomes across the Commercial Procurement Services function, using Data architecture, analysis and data modelling tools to develop and improve transactional procurement systems and processes, data analytics related procurement analytics activities and outputs.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Procurement analytics across the areas of P2P, data analytics, catalogue management or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development across the spectrum of Procurement analytics; specifically P2P, Data and catalogue management
- Graduate qualification in a Procurement analytics and/or data analytics related field or equivalent experience
- Working towards full Professional qualification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
- Postgraduate / Professional qualification in or equivalent experience working in a data service
- Working towards or has the DAMA associate level qualification in Data Management
- SQL related qualification or equivalent significant experience
Desirable
- Full Professional qualification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent full qualification and membership or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate Procurement analytics related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
- Prince 2 Project Management qualification or equivalent
- Postgraduate Data Analysis related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
- Systems Informatics post graduate related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience - e.g. SQL and database development.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- oGood knowledge of best in class procurement analytics and best practice
- oExperience of working in procurement function within an NHS acute organisation
- oGood team working skills, able to effectively work in small and large teams in a matrix structure within the service and organisation-wide.
- oExperience of supporting risk management and risk mitigation plans relating to Procurement analytics across P2P, transactional procurement, procurement data analytics and catalogue management.
- oStrong experience of working across Procurement analytics, P2P, procurement information, procurement reporting, P2P, procurement data analytics and catalogue management services.
- oExperience persuading and influencing operational stakeholders and peers
- oProven experience of capability to support planning over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
- oExperience of supporting the management of change across the spectrum of Procurement analytics, P2P, procurement information, procurement reporting, P2P, procurement data analytics and catalogue management services.
- oDemonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on outcomes and supporting transformational projects and programmes.
- oExperience of supporting the defining, reporting and analysis approaches to meet the business requirements of the organisation.
- oExperience of managing internal and external stakeholders for the delivery of procurement related reporting and data analysis, including working with stakeholders to prioritise demands across P2P, Data, Sourcing and catalogue management.
- oStrong interpersonal and communication skills (written/oral), and the ability to interact with staff and key stakeholders and customers. oGood decision-making skills, with the ability to organise, delegate, control, and deliver own and team's (in a matrix approach) work to required quality standards.
- oEnthusiastic, hard-working, persistent, resilient and able to use creative flair to achieve success across P2P, transactional procurement and procurement data analytics.
- oAbility to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision and to prioritise work of self and others, either directly or indirectly in a matrix structure.
- oEvidence of supporting the introduction of "best practice" and demonstrating successful implementation and evaluation of Procurement analytics initiatives.
- oExperience of supporting the implementation of Procurement analytics related efficiencies and change management outcomes.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of Enterprise Data Management concepts.
- oKnowledge of GDPR and its implementation in the NHS/Public Sector
Skills
Essential
- oData analytics skills linked to Procurement analytics management and procurement.
- oOperational planning, implementation and management skills, with the ability to think analytically and also creatively and laterally in respect of resolving data analytics related technical problems.
- oProficient understanding of current trends in procurement P2P, transactional procurement and procurement data analytics solutions and products appropriate to the NHS, and their use in the delivery of commercial procurement outcomes.
- oGood understanding of business processes, systems and data analysis techniques.
- oGood understanding of using contract management systems, electronic catalogue management systems (e.g. GHX), procurement sourcing systems (e.g. Due North) and finance and procurement systems; in particular SBS.
- oGood understanding of developing and using procurement data dashboards and data analytics tools such as Power BI and CliqView.
- oStrong skills in data analysis, interrogation and reporting of key data sets for stakeholders; in particular the ability to manipulate complex data to help inform operational outputs and key decisions
- oAbility to define and deliver procurement operational systems and process solutions, analysing and developing requirements in conjunction with stakeholders.
- oAble to develop and gain agreement on new methods of operation where peer group may have alternative views
- oGood level of IT skills and excellent working knowledge of various MS packages
- oGood presentation skills
- oGood verbal and written skills; specifically the ability to write and articulate complex matters in simple language to appeal to multiple audiences
- oAble to interpret sets of information including service activity and trend data, policy and best practice information
- oOperates with a positive outlook, is solution-focused and is dedicated to improving relationships for improved patient outcomes
- oSelf-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems
- oAdaptable and able to demonstrate resilience in difficult situations
- oStrong visible team member delivery style; leading by example with the ability to work in a matrix structure as both an effective team member and team leader.
- oGood relationship-building skills and ability to form constructive, credible operational relationships at all levels through high professional credibility
Desirable
- oExperience of developing and managing SQL and other systems databases.
- oEnd to end operational and strategic P2P transactional procurement skills or equivalent transferable skills
Other
Essential
- oEnergy and enthusiasm for commitment to high environmental standards
- oStrong identity with the core values of the public service and the NHS
- oCompassionate and empathetic
- oProfessional approach with ability to undertake hands on delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Procurement analytics across the areas of P2P, data analytics, catalogue management or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development across the spectrum of Procurement analytics; specifically P2P, Data and catalogue management
- Graduate qualification in a Procurement analytics and/or data analytics related field or equivalent experience
- Working towards full Professional qualification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
- Postgraduate / Professional qualification in or equivalent experience working in a data service
- Working towards or has the DAMA associate level qualification in Data Management
- SQL related qualification or equivalent significant experience
Desirable
- Full Professional qualification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent full qualification and membership or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate Procurement analytics related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
- Prince 2 Project Management qualification or equivalent
- Postgraduate Data Analysis related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
- Systems Informatics post graduate related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience - e.g. SQL and database development.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- oGood knowledge of best in class procurement analytics and best practice
- oExperience of working in procurement function within an NHS acute organisation
- oGood team working skills, able to effectively work in small and large teams in a matrix structure within the service and organisation-wide.
- oExperience of supporting risk management and risk mitigation plans relating to Procurement analytics across P2P, transactional procurement, procurement data analytics and catalogue management.
- oStrong experience of working across Procurement analytics, P2P, procurement information, procurement reporting, P2P, procurement data analytics and catalogue management services.
- oExperience persuading and influencing operational stakeholders and peers
- oProven experience of capability to support planning over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
- oExperience of supporting the management of change across the spectrum of Procurement analytics, P2P, procurement information, procurement reporting, P2P, procurement data analytics and catalogue management services.
- oDemonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on outcomes and supporting transformational projects and programmes.
- oExperience of supporting the defining, reporting and analysis approaches to meet the business requirements of the organisation.
- oExperience of managing internal and external stakeholders for the delivery of procurement related reporting and data analysis, including working with stakeholders to prioritise demands across P2P, Data, Sourcing and catalogue management.
- oStrong interpersonal and communication skills (written/oral), and the ability to interact with staff and key stakeholders and customers. oGood decision-making skills, with the ability to organise, delegate, control, and deliver own and team's (in a matrix approach) work to required quality standards.
- oEnthusiastic, hard-working, persistent, resilient and able to use creative flair to achieve success across P2P, transactional procurement and procurement data analytics.
- oAbility to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision and to prioritise work of self and others, either directly or indirectly in a matrix structure.
- oEvidence of supporting the introduction of "best practice" and demonstrating successful implementation and evaluation of Procurement analytics initiatives.
- oExperience of supporting the implementation of Procurement analytics related efficiencies and change management outcomes.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of Enterprise Data Management concepts.
- oKnowledge of GDPR and its implementation in the NHS/Public Sector
Skills
Essential
- oData analytics skills linked to Procurement analytics management and procurement.
- oOperational planning, implementation and management skills, with the ability to think analytically and also creatively and laterally in respect of resolving data analytics related technical problems.
- oProficient understanding of current trends in procurement P2P, transactional procurement and procurement data analytics solutions and products appropriate to the NHS, and their use in the delivery of commercial procurement outcomes.
- oGood understanding of business processes, systems and data analysis techniques.
- oGood understanding of using contract management systems, electronic catalogue management systems (e.g. GHX), procurement sourcing systems (e.g. Due North) and finance and procurement systems; in particular SBS.
- oGood understanding of developing and using procurement data dashboards and data analytics tools such as Power BI and CliqView.
- oStrong skills in data analysis, interrogation and reporting of key data sets for stakeholders; in particular the ability to manipulate complex data to help inform operational outputs and key decisions
- oAbility to define and deliver procurement operational systems and process solutions, analysing and developing requirements in conjunction with stakeholders.
- oAble to develop and gain agreement on new methods of operation where peer group may have alternative views
- oGood level of IT skills and excellent working knowledge of various MS packages
- oGood presentation skills
- oGood verbal and written skills; specifically the ability to write and articulate complex matters in simple language to appeal to multiple audiences
- oAble to interpret sets of information including service activity and trend data, policy and best practice information
- oOperates with a positive outlook, is solution-focused and is dedicated to improving relationships for improved patient outcomes
- oSelf-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems
- oAdaptable and able to demonstrate resilience in difficult situations
- oStrong visible team member delivery style; leading by example with the ability to work in a matrix structure as both an effective team member and team leader.
- oGood relationship-building skills and ability to form constructive, credible operational relationships at all levels through high professional credibility
Desirable
- oExperience of developing and managing SQL and other systems databases.
- oEnd to end operational and strategic P2P transactional procurement skills or equivalent transferable skills
Other
Essential
- oEnergy and enthusiasm for commitment to high environmental standards
- oStrong identity with the core values of the public service and the NHS
- oCompassionate and empathetic
- oProfessional approach with ability to undertake hands on delivery
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).
Additional information
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).
