Job summary
Are you a procurement professional with a passion for project delivery? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and want to make a real difference to patient care?
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) is seeking a highly motivated and experiencedProcurement Project Managerto join our dedicated team. This is a crucial role, responsible for the effective management and delivery of complex procurement projects, ensuring the Trust achieves optimal value and compliance through strategic framework and contract management.
About the Role:
As Procurement Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Assistant Directors of Procurement in managing the plan of how the category leads will effective manage diverse portfolio of sourcing frameworks and contracts, ranging from strategic initiatives to high-value agreements. Your expertise in both procurement and project management will be essential in driving successful project outcomes, from initiation to closure.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Framework/Contract Lifecycle Management:
- Define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with Trust requirements and budgets.
- Lead feasibility studies and develop options analyses to support procurement initiatives.
- Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies, adhering to the Trust's GATE process.
- Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and execution of contracts, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- Manage vendor and supplier performance, ensuring contracted services and goods meet agreed standards.
- Facilitate contract close-out and conduct post-contract evaluations to drive continuous improvement
- Why Join UHSussex?
- Play a key role in delivering strategic procurement projects that impact patient care.
- Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Develop your procurement and project management skills within a leading NHS Foundation Trust.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement practices.
- Make a real difference to the lives of patients in Sussex.
Apply Today:
If you are a driven and experienced procurement project manager seeking a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Join UHSussex and contribute to the delivery of exceptional he
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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 choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Framework/Contract Lifecycle Management:
- Define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with Trust requirements and budgets.
- Lead feasibility studies and develop options analyses to support procurement initiatives.
- Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies, adhering to the Trusts GATE process.
- Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and execution of contracts, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- Manage vendor and supplier performance, ensuring contracted services and goods meet agreed standards.
- Facilitate contract close-out and conduct post-contract evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
- Project Delivery:
- Apply advanced framework/contract management skills to deliver procurement, sourcing, and contracting initiatives.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Utilise project management methodologies to ensure successful project delivery.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Lead stakeholder engagement sessions to define requirements and align objectives.
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely dissemination of key contract information and deadlines.
- Manage sensitive or contentious communications with professionalism.
- Service Delivery and Improvement:
- Develop and maintain robust contract controls, including cost management and risk registers.
- Ensure all procurement activities align with Trust policies and legal requirements.
- Utilise contract management systems (e.g., Atamis) to track progress and report on performance.
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within procurement practices.
- Upskill stakeholders to manage supplier and contractor relationships.
We Are Looking For:
- Proven experience in procurement and project management
- An understanding of framework and contract management principles and practices.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and results-oriented approach.
- A strong understanding of NHS procurement practices and regulations is desirable.
- Experience working with framework hosts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Framework/Contract Lifecycle Management:
- Define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with Trust requirements and budgets.
- Lead feasibility studies and develop options analyses to support procurement initiatives.
- Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies, adhering to the Trusts GATE process.
- Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and execution of contracts, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- Manage vendor and supplier performance, ensuring contracted services and goods meet agreed standards.
- Facilitate contract close-out and conduct post-contract evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
- Project Delivery:
- Apply advanced framework/contract management skills to deliver procurement, sourcing, and contracting initiatives.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Utilise project management methodologies to ensure successful project delivery.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Lead stakeholder engagement sessions to define requirements and align objectives.
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely dissemination of key contract information and deadlines.
- Manage sensitive or contentious communications with professionalism.
- Service Delivery and Improvement:
- Develop and maintain robust contract controls, including cost management and risk registers.
- Ensure all procurement activities align with Trust policies and legal requirements.
- Utilise contract management systems (e.g., Atamis) to track progress and report on performance.
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within procurement practices.
- Upskill stakeholders to manage supplier and contractor relationships.
We Are Looking For:
- Proven experience in procurement and project management
- An understanding of framework and contract management principles and practices.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and results-oriented approach.
- A strong understanding of NHS procurement practices and regulations is desirable.
- Experience working with framework hosts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
- BA Hons Degree in relevant field e.g. Purchasing, Supply, Logistics, Business
- Equivalent experience within a complex, service-delivery focussed organisation.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Long Term plan and other policy developments that will affect the NHS
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
- BA Hons Degree in relevant field e.g. Purchasing, Supply, Logistics, Business
- Equivalent experience within a complex, service-delivery focussed organisation.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Long Term plan and other policy developments that will affect the NHS
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
