Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Category Manager to work within the Procurement and Supplies Department of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
As a member of the Procurement and Supplies Senior Management Team the role is responsible for leading the Corporate, Estates & Facilities, and Capital Category Team. Including the development and delivery of the annual workplan and procurement strategies related to the teams portfolio of work.
Though the primary base will be County Hall; home working may also be considered as part of an agile approach to working.
Frequent travel may be required between Trust sites and therefore the successful candidate will need to be located within a commutable distance to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Supplies the post holder will provide leadership to a category management team within the Corporate, I&MT, Estates and Facilities, and Capital category team and work as an Account Executive to provide a key role in the delivery of the procurement work plan with both Clinical Management Groups and Corporate Directorates as well as managing a portfolio of projects within one or more Procurement Categories to achieve the most economic supply arrangements, whilst adhering to procurement rules and Trust governance.
To be responsible for ensuring rigorous control of Procurement is maintained which complies with current legislation by acting as a comprehensive procurement advisory and planning service with reference to SFI's and SO's to the Clinical Management Groups and Corporate Directorates, supporting them in driving efficiency in clinical and non-clinical expenditure.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do.
They are:We focus on what matters mostWe treat others how we would like to be treatedWe are passionate and creative in our workWe do what we say we are going to doWe are one team and we are best when we work togetherOur patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
At a strategic level the scope is to plan, develop and implement appropriate sourcing strategies for designated categories of the Trusts c£220m pa non-pay expenditure on product and services.
The role includes:
- Challenging and influencing both the level of demand, and the specification of demand from the perspective of a thorough understanding of the supply market.
- Engaging and working closely with the senior stakeholders and practitioners who provide healthcare and support services to help identify improvements and changes in practice arising from supply market opportunities.
- Documenting, communicating and influencing Clinical Management Groups, Commercial Executive Members, and other senior stakeholders to ensure effective buy-in to the proposed category strategies.
- Putting in place the most appropriate commercial arrangements to help ensure the right quality and least total cost to the Trust ensuring arrangements work as intended.
- Developing and managing key relationships.
- Additionally, the role is to act as the Procurement Account Executive for specified Clinical
- Expert strategic procurement advice to the CMG and to relevant Executive Members.
- A comprehensive procurement advisory and planning service to key CMG staff.
- Supporting for staff in their role in managing non-pay resources efficiently and effectively.
- Helping to co-ordinate category management for categories used across CMGs and Directorates
- Support to ensure rigorous compliance with current European legislation and to provide the CMG with appropriate advice in relation to Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, Probity and Stewardship.
A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At a strategic level the scope is to plan, develop and implement appropriate sourcing strategies for designated categories of the Trusts c£220m pa non-pay expenditure on product and services.
The role includes:
- Challenging and influencing both the level of demand, and the specification of demand from the perspective of a thorough understanding of the supply market.
- Engaging and working closely with the senior stakeholders and practitioners who provide healthcare and support services to help identify improvements and changes in practice arising from supply market opportunities.
- Documenting, communicating and influencing Clinical Management Groups, Commercial Executive Members, and other senior stakeholders to ensure effective buy-in to the proposed category strategies.
- Putting in place the most appropriate commercial arrangements to help ensure the right quality and least total cost to the Trust ensuring arrangements work as intended.
- Developing and managing key relationships.
- Additionally, the role is to act as the Procurement Account Executive for specified Clinical
- Expert strategic procurement advice to the CMG and to relevant Executive Members.
- A comprehensive procurement advisory and planning service to key CMG staff.
- Supporting for staff in their role in managing non-pay resources efficiently and effectively.
- Helping to co-ordinate category management for categories used across CMGs and Directorates
- Support to ensure rigorous compliance with current European legislation and to provide the CMG with appropriate advice in relation to Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, Probity and Stewardship.
A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or appropriate professional institute or have relevant senior procurement management experience
- Masters, equivalent or senior specialist procurement knowledge and experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Code of Ethics
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience or relevant working experience.
- Conversant with information management and technology.
- Knowledge of supply chain theory
Desirable
- Experience of procurement/category management within the NHS
- Experience of Demand Management techniques
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to operate / think laterally and work on own initiative.
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites.
- Ability to sit at prolonged periods of time at a desk.
- Use of a laptop or desktop for prolonged periods of time.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of procurement/category management within a large organisation.
- Experience of Procurement Business Change Projects
- Delivery of significant savings
- Experience of using e-tendering solutions.
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies
- Experience of Contract Management
- Experience of Supplier Relationship Management
- Track record of delivering against targets
- Experience of project managing complex procurement activities from initial planning to contract award
- Managerial experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading a category involving Estates, Facilities, Corporate and I&MT
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Experience of customer relationship management within a large complex organisation
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Experience of complex evaluation, market, and economic analysis.
Skills
Essential
- Project Management skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Expert theoretical knowledge of public sector procurement.
- Creative, innovative, and visionary mind-set.
Desirable
- Experience in advanced negotiation
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with Board members
- Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all kinds of people.
- Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational Skills
Skills
Essential
- Industrious and versatile.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative and plan effectively.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS.
- Ambitious
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to work and be available to work outside normal working hours
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or appropriate professional institute or have relevant senior procurement management experience
- Masters, equivalent or senior specialist procurement knowledge and experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Code of Ethics
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience or relevant working experience.
- Conversant with information management and technology.
- Knowledge of supply chain theory
Desirable
- Experience of procurement/category management within the NHS
- Experience of Demand Management techniques
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to operate / think laterally and work on own initiative.
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites.
- Ability to sit at prolonged periods of time at a desk.
- Use of a laptop or desktop for prolonged periods of time.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of procurement/category management within a large organisation.
- Experience of Procurement Business Change Projects
- Delivery of significant savings
- Experience of using e-tendering solutions.
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies
- Experience of Contract Management
- Experience of Supplier Relationship Management
- Track record of delivering against targets
- Experience of project managing complex procurement activities from initial planning to contract award
- Managerial experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading a category involving Estates, Facilities, Corporate and I&MT
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Experience of customer relationship management within a large complex organisation
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Experience of complex evaluation, market, and economic analysis.
Skills
Essential
- Project Management skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Expert theoretical knowledge of public sector procurement.
- Creative, innovative, and visionary mind-set.
Desirable
- Experience in advanced negotiation
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with Board members
- Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all kinds of people.
- Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational Skills
Skills
Essential
- Industrious and versatile.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative and plan effectively.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS.
- Ambitious
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to work and be available to work outside normal working hours
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
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).
