Job summary
The Commercial Directorate was formed following the merger of the Trust in April 2021 and provides focus and leadership to all of our commercial activities including our Procurement function. In 2022 we formed a single procurement team working Trust-wide.
We currently have an opportunity for a Category Manager This role will be a key part of our Senior Procurement team, ensuring we build upon our previous successes and use our position as a system-leader and one of the largest NHS Trusts in England to deliver a step-change in the value derived from commercial activities.
The procurement team has a range of backgrounds and experience, both public and private sector and across multiple categories. We are united by our desire to build strong relationships with operational and clinical colleagues and with our suppliers in order to deliver value to the Trust and to our patients.
If you are an experienced procurement leader - from any sector - who wants to use their professional skills and expertise to make a difference and achieve lasting change for the population of Sussex then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Category Manager will use their market and service knowledge to deliver highly complex or very high value procurements and contracts that maximise value for money, comply with internal governance requirements and relevant legislation whilst balancing the demands of service delivery in a dynamic, multi-site acute and teaching hospital
The Category Manager will also ensure the provision of robust procurement advice to operational and corporate departments to support ongoing contract management and work as an expert to the Category Team members.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops
AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time to join the Trust. Our new hospital on the Brighton site is part of the Governments Future Hospitals Programme and Phase 1 opened in May 2023. The hospital is a critical part of the Trusts strategic vision, including delivery of its clinical strategy. The Commercial Department is heavily involved in supporting the commissioning of the new hospital and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be involved with a local project of this scale.
In January 2022, we launched our Patient First, Planet First Green Plan setting out our approach to supporting the NHS to become the worlds first net zero health service. Our Commercial Directorate has a key role in supporting the delivery of this programme and the changes needed to reduce carbon levels across our supply chain and transform the way that we deliver healthcare.
All staff within the team have access to training and development opportunities. The Trust offers a wide range of active staff groups including our network groups for LGBTQ+, Disability, and SOAR for our Black, Asian and ethnic minority colleagues and allies. Membership and participation in these networks is encouraged.
As an organisation we support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff. We are committed to encouraging further development and growth from diverse groups, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities and from under-represented groups.
Key Working Relationships
Internal: Executive Directors; Trust Directors; senior Operational and Clinical Managers; senior managers across the Trust including Finance Directorate, and Programme Management Office. Other category teams, operational procurement team.
External: External suppliers, NHS Supply Chain and Category Towers.
Reference should be made to the Job Description document for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Please see job description & person specs for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time to join the Trust. Our new hospital on the Brighton site is part of the Governments Future Hospitals Programme and Phase 1 opened in May 2023. The hospital is a critical part of the Trusts strategic vision, including delivery of its clinical strategy. The Commercial Department is heavily involved in supporting the commissioning of the new hospital and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be involved with a local project of this scale.
In January 2022, we launched our Patient First, Planet First Green Plan setting out our approach to supporting the NHS to become the worlds first net zero health service. Our Commercial Directorate has a key role in supporting the delivery of this programme and the changes needed to reduce carbon levels across our supply chain and transform the way that we deliver healthcare.
All staff within the team have access to training and development opportunities. The Trust offers a wide range of active staff groups including our network groups for LGBTQ+, Disability, and SOAR for our Black, Asian and ethnic minority colleagues and allies. Membership and participation in these networks is encouraged.
As an organisation we support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff. We are committed to encouraging further development and growth from diverse groups, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities and from under-represented groups.
Key Working Relationships
Internal: Executive Directors; Trust Directors; senior Operational and Clinical Managers; senior managers across the Trust including Finance Directorate, and Programme Management Office. Other category teams, operational procurement team.
External: External suppliers, NHS Supply Chain and Category Towers.
Reference should be made to the Job Description document for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Please see job description & person specs for full details.
Person Specification
Staff management
Essential
- Experience of staff management, staff development
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved qualifications and/or experience
- Category Management experience
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Experience in procurement leadership
- Experience in Category Management
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Long Term Plan & Policy Developments affecting the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Presentational skills
- Analytical and planning skills
- Able to explain complex commercial matters
Person Specification
Staff management
Essential
- Experience of staff management, staff development
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved qualifications and/or experience
- Category Management experience
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Experience in procurement leadership
- Experience in Category Management
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Long Term Plan & Policy Developments affecting the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Presentational skills
- Analytical and planning skills
- Able to explain complex commercial matters
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Based at either Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton or St. Richard's Hospital Chichester
Brighton or Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
