Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate is a high performing, award winning team which strives to support clinical boards and divisions to deliver their CIP programmes, through value-based procurement.
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.
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.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Procurement Business Partner, you will be supported by a Procurement Officer role. It is expected that the successful candidate and the Senior Procurement Business Partner and team will 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 spend against tight deadlines.
The role of Assistant Procurement Business Partner is expected to be familiar with the Procurement legislative requirements as well as have experience of delivering and managing a number of projects in a pressurised environment. It is expected that the successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and is able to interpret and present complex ideas/concepts accurately and effectively.
This post is aligned with the Surgery and Cancer Board, which is comprises of 6 divisions (Cancer Services, North Central London Cancer Alliance, Surgical Specialities, Gastrointestinal (GI), Theatres & Anaesthesia and Imaging), leading and supporting on the delivery of clinical procurement activities within a portfolio of projects and programmes that deliver improved patient care experience and cost efficiency savings across the Trust and NCL Integrated Care Systems.
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:
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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work with a project and operation environment.
- Ability to effectively manage workload and complete assignments within set deadlines.
- Ability 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.
- Member of CIPS or part qualified or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a business related discipline i.e. Engineering, Business Studies, Management, Supply Chain
Experience
Essential
- Experience/suitable skills of working in pressurised and challenging environments.
- Experience/suitable skills of supporting and working in multi-disciplinary projects.
- 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 Trust's E-procurement system.
- Experience/suitable skills in customer focused service and staff management.
- 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.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Willing to undertake study to achieve further qualification in procurement/supply chain ie CIPS.
- 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.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Must demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work with a project and operation environment.
- Ability to effectively manage workload and complete assignments within set deadlines.
- Ability 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.
- Member of CIPS or part qualified or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a business related discipline i.e. Engineering, Business Studies, Management, Supply Chain
Experience
Essential
- Experience/suitable skills of working in pressurised and challenging environments.
- Experience/suitable skills of supporting and working in multi-disciplinary projects.
- 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 Trust's E-procurement system.
- Experience/suitable skills in customer focused service and staff management.
- 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.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Willing to undertake study to achieve further qualification in procurement/supply chain ie CIPS.
- 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.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Must demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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).
