Job summary
The Head of Strategic Procurement will be responsible for leading the Integrated Procurement Service (IPS) category team, driving innovation, value and compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) and the IPS procurement strategy objectives.
We provide an integrated procurement service to Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT), through a co-funded service model. Staff in the IPS are employed by SABP, but can be based at either Worthing or Leatherhead. Travel to any location within either Trust may be required
Main duties of the job
My job makes better lives by ensuring that the category team meet the needs of the Trusts by working strategically with the team and stakeholders to deliver value for money, follow best practice procurement and regulations, resulting in high-quality care for service users.
Please see Job description for full details.
About us
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.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Main responsibilities include:
- Leadership and management of the Strategic Procurement Team including, Senior Category Managers and Category Specialists; ensuring workload is managed according to demand.
- To be a key contributor to the IPS procurement strategy and long term plans, supporting implementation, ensuring that performance targets and strategic objectives are met and that they contribute to corporate policies and strategy.
- Lead the adoption and management of all IPS systems, including the highly complex regulated e-tendering, contract management and pipeline system Atamis. Ensure the functionality is used correctly to align with DHSE requirements for publishing workplans and ensuring regulated transparency through the contract database and e-tendering tool
- Lead and support the Associate Director of Procurement to deliver initiatives for developing, implementing and maintaining a best in class commercial procurement function, in terms of people, systems, processes and strategy.
- Relationships are to be established with key internal stakeholders; working closely with them at a strategic level to deliver Procurement, wider Trust, Regional and National outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Main responsibilities include:
- Leadership and management of the Strategic Procurement Team including, Senior Category Managers and Category Specialists; ensuring workload is managed according to demand.
- To be a key contributor to the IPS procurement strategy and long term plans, supporting implementation, ensuring that performance targets and strategic objectives are met and that they contribute to corporate policies and strategy.
- Lead the adoption and management of all IPS systems, including the highly complex regulated e-tendering, contract management and pipeline system Atamis. Ensure the functionality is used correctly to align with DHSE requirements for publishing workplans and ensuring regulated transparency through the contract database and e-tendering tool
- Lead and support the Associate Director of Procurement to deliver initiatives for developing, implementing and maintaining a best in class commercial procurement function, in terms of people, systems, processes and strategy.
- Relationships are to be established with key internal stakeholders; working closely with them at a strategic level to deliver Procurement, wider Trust, Regional and National outcomes.
Person Specification
Professional membership and experince
Essential
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience. If not CIPS qualified, must be studying or willing to study if required.
- At least 5 years' functional experience in procurement with significant knowledge in a senior procurement / category management role.
- An understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations
Desirable
- An awareness of NHS England policy on contracting and procurement is desirable.
Skills and delivery
Essential
- Effective category, project management and planning skills with the ability to carry out multiple complex projects at a senior strategic level.
- A clear understanding of procurement and contract management best practice
- A history of successful delivery and a range of above threshold public sector or commercial procurement and/or contract management experience
- Strong relationship skills
- Leadership experience
Desirable
- Collaborative project delivery
Person Specification
Professional membership and experince
Essential
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience. If not CIPS qualified, must be studying or willing to study if required.
- At least 5 years' functional experience in procurement with significant knowledge in a senior procurement / category management role.
- An understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations
Desirable
- An awareness of NHS England policy on contracting and procurement is desirable.
Skills and delivery
Essential
- Effective category, project management and planning skills with the ability to carry out multiple complex projects at a senior strategic level.
- A clear understanding of procurement and contract management best practice
- A history of successful delivery and a range of above threshold public sector or commercial procurement and/or contract management experience
- Strong relationship skills
- Leadership experience
Desirable
- Collaborative project delivery
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
