Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding and improving Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate influences strategy, and supports boards & divisions to deliver patient care and drive value through their Cost Improvement Plans (CIP).
Based in the Strategic Procurement Team, the Assistant Procurement Business Partner role will align to the Surgery & Cancer Board and provide Trust wide collaboration. The Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate is seeking highly motivated, analytical, conscientious individuals who can work under pressure in challenging financial times.
Main duties of the job
The post of Assistant Procurement Business Partner, reporting to the Senior Procurement Business Partner, will be required to undertake, implement and monitor a number of procurement activities. The post holder will be responsible for identifying, supporting and leading on procurement projects, which will deliver cash releasing and value added savings against non-pay spend, contributing to CIP targets.
Supporting the Senior Procurement Business Partner, the successful candidate will lead and manage the procurement operational aspects of the Board. This includes ensuring the day-to-day function operates smoothly and that any issues are dealt with in a proactive and positive manner.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Procurement Business Partner you will be supported byaProcurement Officer role. It is expected that the successful candidate and the Senior Procurement Business Partner and teamwill be responsible for working collaboratively with their allocated Board. They will plan and undertake a wide reaching range of procurement activities, including tendering (complex/high value), to ensure optimum value is unlocked from all non-pay spendagainsttight deadlines.
The role of AssistantProcurementBusiness Partner is expected to be familiar with theProcurementlegislative requirementsas well as have experience of delivering and managing a number of projects in a pressurised environment.It is expected that the successful candidate willalso have excellent communication skills and are able to interpret and present complex ideas/ concepts accurately and effectively.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Procurement Business Partner you will be supported byaProcurement Officer role. It is expected that the successful candidate and the Senior Procurement Business Partner and teamwill be responsible for working collaboratively with their allocated Board. They will plan and undertake a wide reaching range of procurement activities, including tendering (complex/high value), to ensure optimum value is unlocked from all non-pay spendagainsttight deadlines.
The role of AssistantProcurementBusiness Partner is expected to be familiar with theProcurementlegislative requirementsas well as have experience of delivering and managing a number of projects in a pressurised environment.It is expected that the successful candidate willalso have excellent communication skills and are able to interpret and present complex ideas/ concepts accurately and effectively.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Must be able to work with a project and operation environment.
- Must be able to effectively management workload and complete assignments within set deadlines.
- Must be able to demonstrate good management and leadership skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in a pressurised environment.
- Knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain methodologies and concepts specifically EU Procurement Legislation & Regulations gained through post graduate level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a business related discipline i.e. Engineering, Business Studies, Management, Supply Chain.
- Member of CIPS or part qualified or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience/suitable skills of working in pressurised and challenging environments.
- Experience/suitable skills of supporting and working in multi-disciplinary projects.
- Experience/suitable skills in customer focused service and staff management.
- Experience using web based software and Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Access, Outlook and Word.
- Experience of delivering value through a range of Procurement activities.
- Experience of undertaking OJEU & non OJEU tender activities from inception to completion.
- Experience in managing a range of supplier relationships, improving poor performance, compliance management, implementation of contracts and supply arrangements.
Desirable
- Experience/suitable skills in the use of the E-procurement system.
- Substantial experience in Procurement/Supply Chain.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good general IT skills
- Microsoft excel: Ability to create, update and maintain formulas, pivot charts, graphs etc.
- Microsoft outlook: Ability to create, update and maintain calendar, tasks, e-mail prioritisation/sorting.
- Must have excellent written and oral skills, with the ability to communicate relevant information effectively with all levels of stakeholders within the Trust.
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to interpret and present complex ideas/concepts and information accurately and effectively.
- Excellent negotiation skills,
Person & People Development
Essential
- Good management and leadership skills.
- Professional and proactive and able to work using own initiative.
- Collaborative, committed and willing to 'go the extra mile'
- Resilient in challenging times.
Desirable
- Willing to undertake study to achieve further qualification in procurement/supply chain ie CIPS.
Quality & Service Improvement
Essential
- Is able to effectively manage workload and complete assignments tasks and projects within set deadlines.
Desirable
- Assisting in delivering projects which achieve value added and/or cash releasing savings.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Must be able to work with a project and operation environment.
- Must be able to effectively management workload and complete assignments within set deadlines.
- Must be able to demonstrate good management and leadership skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in a pressurised environment.
- Knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain methodologies and concepts specifically EU Procurement Legislation & Regulations gained through post graduate level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a business related discipline i.e. Engineering, Business Studies, Management, Supply Chain.
- Member of CIPS or part qualified or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience/suitable skills of working in pressurised and challenging environments.
- Experience/suitable skills of supporting and working in multi-disciplinary projects.
- Experience/suitable skills in customer focused service and staff management.
- Experience using web based software and Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Access, Outlook and Word.
- Experience of delivering value through a range of Procurement activities.
- Experience of undertaking OJEU & non OJEU tender activities from inception to completion.
- Experience in managing a range of supplier relationships, improving poor performance, compliance management, implementation of contracts and supply arrangements.
Desirable
- Experience/suitable skills in the use of the E-procurement system.
- Substantial experience in Procurement/Supply Chain.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good general IT skills
- Microsoft excel: Ability to create, update and maintain formulas, pivot charts, graphs etc.
- Microsoft outlook: Ability to create, update and maintain calendar, tasks, e-mail prioritisation/sorting.
- Must have excellent written and oral skills, with the ability to communicate relevant information effectively with all levels of stakeholders within the Trust.
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to interpret and present complex ideas/concepts and information accurately and effectively.
- Excellent negotiation skills,
Person & People Development
Essential
- Good management and leadership skills.
- Professional and proactive and able to work using own initiative.
- Collaborative, committed and willing to 'go the extra mile'
- Resilient in challenging times.
Desirable
- Willing to undertake study to achieve further qualification in procurement/supply chain ie CIPS.
Quality & Service Improvement
Essential
- Is able to effectively manage workload and complete assignments tasks and projects within set deadlines.
Desirable
- Assisting in delivering projects which achieve value added and/or cash releasing savings.
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Procurement & Supply Chain, 2nd Floor
179a Tottenham Court Road,
London
W1T 7PA
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
