Job summary
At NHS Commercial Solutions, making
a difference is important to us. If youre motivated and interested in
delivering meaningful progress at the NHS, then these roles could be for you.
NHS Commercial Solutions is
looking for a Lead Category Manager to join our team.
This is an excellent
opportunity to develop your career and category management experience as part of
our strategic sourcing teams. These will be strategic roles predominantly
focusing on Estates and Facilities and Digital categories. The role will be
involved in delivering projects, frameworks and call off procurements for NHS
Trusts primarily in the South East region.
This is a full
time role for an experienced lead category manager who will come in to lead
specific strategic sourcing and category related initiatives for defined
projects impacting all stages of the Procurement life cycle for a number of NHS
organisations.
The candidate will
be expected to take the lead on a portfolio of category initiatives ensuring
contract compliance, sustainable cost improvements, and a range of other
benefits associated with the commissioning of Estates and Facilities and other
services or products whilst maintaining NHS Commercial Solutions high
standards.
The candidate will
work closely with procurement teams to ensure cohesive strategies in the
delivery of products and services.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent stakeholder engagement
skills, procurement expertise and be able to lead the strategic development of
the category. You will be a team player, enjoy working collaboratively and in
return you will be supported to enhance and develop your current knowledge and
skills.
NHS experience is desirable
but not essential, however a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Public
Sector Procurement is required.
The role will
be based at our offices in Dorking, Surrey. Please note that we are currently
working a hybrid model of office based and home based.
CIPS Level 5
Advanced Diploma or equivalent is Essential, working towards CIPS Level 6 is
Desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage
individual procurements as a project using appropriate project management
principles
Liaise
with and manage independent contractors, maintaining effective partnership
working whenever external procurement resource is required
Provide
specialist procurement support and advice to budget holders, commissioners and
other partners
Ensure that procurements are conducted in line with
the process required from the standing financial instructions, regional, and
national rules
About us
NHS Commercial Solutions is a NHS collaborative
procurement organisation providing strategic procurement services to NHS
organisations within Kent, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and further afield. we are hosted by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading
provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental
ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We
also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in
Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively
seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the
mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and
voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use
services and carers.
Surrey is a
beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the
South Coast.
Our historic
market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and
our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy
reach.
For
international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Working from home
contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Overview
This is a full
time role for an experienced lead category manager who will come in to lead
specific strategic sourcing and category related initiatives for defined
projects impacting all stages of the Procurement life cycle for a number of NHS
organisations.
The candidate will
be expected to take the lead on a portfolio of category initiatives ensuring
contract compliance, sustainable cost improvements, and a range of other
benefits associated with the commissioning of Estates and Facilities and other
services or products whilst maintaining NHS Commercial Solutions high
standards.
The candidate will
work closely with procurement teams to ensure cohesive strategies in the
delivery of products and services.
The
Role Holder Will
-
Support
the development and delivery of a strategic and operational procurement service
-
Work
with stakeholders to ensure that service specifications, procurement evaluation
criteria and assessment processes are fit for purpose and will result in the
effective procurement of individual services
-
Support
delivery against an annual procurement delivery plan in line with the organisations
objectives to support Acute, Community and Mental Health Trusts for collaborative
and independent projects
-
To manage a rolling workplan
capturing and managing procurement intentions for a range of NHS organisations.
-
To
drive change and innovation within NHSCS, in order to deliver commercial
excellence across the region. This will be achieved by focusing on:
-
improving
stakeholder benefit and advantage through new solutions.
-
engaging
with stakeholders to understand their strategic integrated business plans and
developing solutions that meet the needs.
-
developing
and implementing project solutions, both on a collaborative and bespoke project
management basis.
-
engaging
with supplier markets to maintain the highest standard of market intelligence
-
Take
the lead in individual procurements including responsibility for the
preparation of tender documentation, undertaking briefings, assessment of
bidder documentation according to financial viability, risk, sustainability and
alignment with collaborative procurement strategies
-
Manage
and build relationships within multi-disciplinary procurement project teams
-
Be
responsible for maintaining communications around any current procurements and
for preparing briefings for internal and external stakeholders
-
Lead
the process of evaluation and bid assessment, ensuring that the processes are
equitable, transparent and defensible and ensure that the customer attains best
quality and value
-
Be
responsible for the assessment of bidder documentation according to financial
viability, risk, sustainability and alignment with current strategies
-
Liaise
with and manage external contractors, maintaining effective partnership working
whenever external procurement resource is required
-
Provide
specialist procurement support and advice to Trust Stakeholders and other
partners
-
Be
responsible for maintaining communications around any current procurement and
for preparing briefings for Directors and drafting Board papers as appropriate
-
Be responsible
for maintaining the integrity of the overall approach and ensuring systems and
processes for procurement are appropriate, fair transparent and non-discriminatory
in line with national policy and relevant legislation
-
Maintain
accurate records in accordance with good commercial practice, Standing Orders
and the relevant organisations Freedom of Information Policy
-
Work
with the Heads of Procurement across the region to ensure the necessary
information to make informed decisions regarding the best practice procurement
approach
-
Advise on the impact of the procurements and the
implementation of NHS policy or initiatives and service developments
-
Develop and contribute to procurement
methodologies, policies and procedures.
-
Advise on best practice procurement, working
collaboratively with other agencies wherever possible
Qualifications required
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma or equivalent is
Essential, working towards CIPS Level 6 is Desirable.
Experience
required
At least 5 years functional experience in
procurement with a clear understanding of best practice techniques with a good
history of successful delivery
Suitable for someone who has
-
Excellent communication skills; verbal, written, and
presentational.
-
Strong analytical skills
-
The ability to understand and interpret complex data
and information and utilize it effectively to inform others and influence key
decision makers
-
A keen eye for detail with good organisational
skills
-
The ability to concentrate for long periods of time
with frequent interruptions
-
The ability to multitask and switch tasks
efficiently
-
A proactive mindset
-
Excellent interpersonal skills
Key
Relationships
The candidate will be required to maintain strong relationships with:
-
Trust Heads of Procurement and procurement teams
-
NHS Commercial Solutions Executive Team
-
Project Stakeholders
-
NHS and public sector collaborative procurement
colleagues
-
External partners including engagement with the
public
-
Existing providers
-
Potential new entrants to the provider market
Key Responsibilities:
-
Manage
individual procurements as a project using appropriate project management
principles
-
Liaise
with and manage independent contractors, maintaining effective partnership
working whenever external procurement resource is required
-
Provide
specialist procurement support and advice to budget holders, commissioners and
other partners
-
Ensure that procurements are conducted in line with
the process required from the standing financial instructions, regional, and
national rules
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Overview
This is a full
time role for an experienced lead category manager who will come in to lead
specific strategic sourcing and category related initiatives for defined
projects impacting all stages of the Procurement life cycle for a number of NHS
organisations.
The candidate will
be expected to take the lead on a portfolio of category initiatives ensuring
contract compliance, sustainable cost improvements, and a range of other
benefits associated with the commissioning of Estates and Facilities and other
services or products whilst maintaining NHS Commercial Solutions high
standards.
The candidate will
work closely with procurement teams to ensure cohesive strategies in the
delivery of products and services.
The
Role Holder Will
-
Support
the development and delivery of a strategic and operational procurement service
-
Work
with stakeholders to ensure that service specifications, procurement evaluation
criteria and assessment processes are fit for purpose and will result in the
effective procurement of individual services
-
Support
delivery against an annual procurement delivery plan in line with the organisations
objectives to support Acute, Community and Mental Health Trusts for collaborative
and independent projects
-
To manage a rolling workplan
capturing and managing procurement intentions for a range of NHS organisations.
-
To
drive change and innovation within NHSCS, in order to deliver commercial
excellence across the region. This will be achieved by focusing on:
-
improving
stakeholder benefit and advantage through new solutions.
-
engaging
with stakeholders to understand their strategic integrated business plans and
developing solutions that meet the needs.
-
developing
and implementing project solutions, both on a collaborative and bespoke project
management basis.
-
engaging
with supplier markets to maintain the highest standard of market intelligence
-
Take
the lead in individual procurements including responsibility for the
preparation of tender documentation, undertaking briefings, assessment of
bidder documentation according to financial viability, risk, sustainability and
alignment with collaborative procurement strategies
-
Manage
and build relationships within multi-disciplinary procurement project teams
-
Be
responsible for maintaining communications around any current procurements and
for preparing briefings for internal and external stakeholders
-
Lead
the process of evaluation and bid assessment, ensuring that the processes are
equitable, transparent and defensible and ensure that the customer attains best
quality and value
-
Be
responsible for the assessment of bidder documentation according to financial
viability, risk, sustainability and alignment with current strategies
-
Liaise
with and manage external contractors, maintaining effective partnership working
whenever external procurement resource is required
-
Provide
specialist procurement support and advice to Trust Stakeholders and other
partners
-
Be
responsible for maintaining communications around any current procurement and
for preparing briefings for Directors and drafting Board papers as appropriate
-
Be responsible
for maintaining the integrity of the overall approach and ensuring systems and
processes for procurement are appropriate, fair transparent and non-discriminatory
in line with national policy and relevant legislation
-
Maintain
accurate records in accordance with good commercial practice, Standing Orders
and the relevant organisations Freedom of Information Policy
-
Work
with the Heads of Procurement across the region to ensure the necessary
information to make informed decisions regarding the best practice procurement
approach
-
Advise on the impact of the procurements and the
implementation of NHS policy or initiatives and service developments
-
Develop and contribute to procurement
methodologies, policies and procedures.
-
Advise on best practice procurement, working
collaboratively with other agencies wherever possible
Qualifications required
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma or equivalent is
Essential, working towards CIPS Level 6 is Desirable.
Experience
required
At least 5 years functional experience in
procurement with a clear understanding of best practice techniques with a good
history of successful delivery
Suitable for someone who has
-
Excellent communication skills; verbal, written, and
presentational.
-
Strong analytical skills
-
The ability to understand and interpret complex data
and information and utilize it effectively to inform others and influence key
decision makers
-
A keen eye for detail with good organisational
skills
-
The ability to concentrate for long periods of time
with frequent interruptions
-
The ability to multitask and switch tasks
efficiently
-
A proactive mindset
-
Excellent interpersonal skills
Key
Relationships
The candidate will be required to maintain strong relationships with:
-
Trust Heads of Procurement and procurement teams
-
NHS Commercial Solutions Executive Team
-
Project Stakeholders
-
NHS and public sector collaborative procurement
colleagues
-
External partners including engagement with the
public
-
Existing providers
-
Potential new entrants to the provider market
Key Responsibilities:
-
Manage
individual procurements as a project using appropriate project management
principles
-
Liaise
with and manage independent contractors, maintaining effective partnership
working whenever external procurement resource is required
-
Provide
specialist procurement support and advice to budget holders, commissioners and
other partners
-
Ensure that procurements are conducted in line with
the process required from the standing financial instructions, regional, and
national rules
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years functional experience in procurement with a clear understanding of best practice techniques with a good history of successful delivery
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma or equivalent is Essential, working towards CIPS Level 6 is Desirable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years functional experience in procurement with a clear understanding of best practice techniques with a good history of successful delivery
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma or equivalent is Essential, working towards CIPS Level 6 is Desirable.