Job summary
The Associate Director of Contract Management will be responsible for providing expert specialist contract management provision and advice in the support of the Procurement function in the development and implementation of the ICS's procurement strategy.
The post holder will be experienced in contract management and influencing senior stakeholders. They will ensure that the procurement and contract management strategy is understood, and that effective support is achieved for a successful implementation.
The post holder will be directly involved in identifying contracted and non-contracted spend, supporting the procurement team in developing suitable contracts with key measurables, liaising with key stakeholders on contract management best practice, identifying areas of improvement.
The post holder shall also support the Associate Director of Clinical Procurement on Value Based Procurement projects and Out of Hospital projects to deliver against the cost improvement plan.
The role requires an ambitious leader who will act as a driver of change to support the Director of Procurement in achieving the future vision of the new function.
The hours of this post are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the ability to lead, inspire and drive a culture of continual improvement, ensuring that contract management processes are effective and efficient and enable the highest possible levels of service quality to be continually provided.
They will engage with senior stakeholders across the Integrated Care System comprising of 5 Trusts as well as suppliers. They will be required to have strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills and champion a culture of identifying and delivering value for money.
The post holder will provide specialist contract management advice and promote and educate the approach across the wider organisation.
They will support the delivery of savings across contract management in addition to other procurement led projects.
The post holder will be an experienced leader with detailed knowledge of Public Sector procurement and contracting legislation as well as experience of working within a large multi-layered organisation(s).
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Associate Director of Contract Management role will directly report into the Associate Director of Clinical Procurement who will be responsible for leading the new contract management function and driving the initial transformation programme and continuing transformation post completion of the initial project.
The Associate Director of Contract Management will be responsible for providing expert specialist contract management provision and advice in the support of the Procurement function in the development and implementation of the ICSs procurement strategy.
This will involve working with and influencing senior Trusts managers and clinicians to ensure that the strategy is understood and that effective support for the strategy is achieved.
The post holder will support the development and promotion of contract management and supporting the development of the ICS overarching strategic procurement objectives and policies, ensuring that it obtains best value for money, contracts are appropriately managed whilst complying with legislation. This includes direct involvement in identifying contracted and non-contracted spend, supporting the procurement team in developing suitable contracts with key measurables, liaising with key stakeholders on contract management best practice, identifying areas of improvement and compiling and implementing a contract management policy.
The post holder shall also support the AssociateDirector of Clinical Procurement on Value Based Procurement projects and Out of Hospital projects to deliver against the cost improvement plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Associate Director of Contract Management role will directly report into the Associate Director of Clinical Procurement who will be responsible for leading the new contract management function and driving the initial transformation programme and continuing transformation post completion of the initial project.
The Associate Director of Contract Management will be responsible for providing expert specialist contract management provision and advice in the support of the Procurement function in the development and implementation of the ICSs procurement strategy.
This will involve working with and influencing senior Trusts managers and clinicians to ensure that the strategy is understood and that effective support for the strategy is achieved.
The post holder will support the development and promotion of contract management and supporting the development of the ICS overarching strategic procurement objectives and policies, ensuring that it obtains best value for money, contracts are appropriately managed whilst complying with legislation. This includes direct involvement in identifying contracted and non-contracted spend, supporting the procurement team in developing suitable contracts with key measurables, liaising with key stakeholders on contract management best practice, identifying areas of improvement and compiling and implementing a contract management policy.
The post holder shall also support the AssociateDirector of Clinical Procurement on Value Based Procurement projects and Out of Hospital projects to deliver against the cost improvement plan.
Person Specification
Your application will scored against the person specification
Essential
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Person Specification
Your application will scored against the person specification
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
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
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).
