Job summary
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Procurement to support the delivery of an effective and efficient procurement service for all procurement categories within the trust. The post holder will contribute significantly to the delivery of the procurement function. Applications are welcomed from across the private and public sector. The successful applicants will bring energy and customer focus to the role. It is important that we recruit the best possible candidate, recognising that innovation and continuous improvement will be key to delivering sustainable NHS services for the future.
- You will be responsible for overseeing project management of the tender process within the department, to deliver high quality and timely responses, involving key stakeholders. To understand service delivery requirements, you will support the project stakeholders to draw up effective tender specifications, and conduct market analysis from a range of options to support an informed decision for contract award.
- You will undertake work on large & complex tenders often leading for the ICS as a whole. Collaboration across the ICS and often wider is a key skill for the deputy head of procurement role.
- Applicants must have expert knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through a Level 6 accreditation of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent experience.
Main duties of the job
- You will lead and drive the delivery of procurements within a portfolio of projects / programme that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the Trust, using e-tendering tools (Atamis) to support procurements and to become an expert within this field.
- You will work to ensure that key stakeholders (e.g clinicians and managers) are engaged throughout, to include demand challenge, appropriate planning and strategy development, evaluation and selection and ongoing contract management and review.
- You will be required to research and draft correspondence and papers ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and projects.
- You will have responsibility for the overall management of the category team (Corporate & Clinical) and will ensure compliance with procurement legislation and DBTH policies and procedures.
- You will support and at times deputise for the Head of Procurement in the delivery of the annual Cost Improvement Plan and strategic aims.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The preferred candidate will have proven experience of procurement/category management within a large organisation.
- Leadership experience.
- Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations.
Eligibility/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Hold a professional procurement qualification or have relevant senior procurement management experience.
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
- Proven ability to manage a team effectively producing year on year results.
- Contract Writing
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally & work on own initiative.
- Expert theoretical knowledge of public sector procurement
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills.
- Experience of complex evaluation and market and economic analysis
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to formulate long term programmes of work for the category team.
- Ability to produce category strategies for short term and long term savings.
- Ability to develop board reports and business cases to solve strategic issues.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS.
- Social value and sustainability awareness
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The preferred candidate will have proven experience of procurement/category management within a large organisation.
- Leadership experience.
- Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations.
Eligibility/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Hold a professional procurement qualification or have relevant senior procurement management experience.
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
- Proven ability to manage a team effectively producing year on year results.
- Contract Writing
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally & work on own initiative.
- Expert theoretical knowledge of public sector procurement
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills.
- Experience of complex evaluation and market and economic analysis
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to formulate long term programmes of work for the category team.
- Ability to produce category strategies for short term and long term savings.
- Ability to develop board reports and business cases to solve strategic issues.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS.
- Social value and sustainability awareness
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).
