Job summary
Are you looking to join and lead a dynamic and hardworking team of procurement professionals through an exciting period during the Commercial Development Directorates growth and consolidation? This is a great opportunity to lead the team in evolving its approach to procurement.
We are looking for a candidate (MCIPS-qualified) that has experience in leading teams and large-scale tender projects to come in and provide development and guidance to the team, as well as deputise for the Associate Director on senior and strategic procurement matters.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be both proficient in understanding and advising procurement legislation and updates, as well as confident in engaging with all levels of stakeholders across the Trust and local system.
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further please contact Thomas Morgan, Associate Director of Procurement and Contracts on 07596 831128 or thomas.morgan4@nhs.net.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRelevant first degree or equivalent relevant vocational qualification or training
- oQualified Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent demonstrable procurement experience
- oEvidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD); post education learning, or postgraduate equivalent accreditation
Desirable
- oIn-depth professional knowledge gained through master's level qualification or equivalent, plus substantial degree of additional training and experience
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrated success working at a senior Procurement level within the NHS or other public sector organisations
- oExperience of reporting and presenting to Senior level committees, forums and meetings
- oSuccessfully providing professional leadership to the Procurement function
- oExperience of establishing and negotiating contracts with consultants and suppliers, and the management of complex commercial relationships
- oWell-developed analytical & problem solving skills with the ability to make decisions by determining key points from highly complex data and multiple information strands
- oExcellent staff management skills
Desirable
- oProven experience of writing new purchasing policies and ensuring effective implementation and on-going management
- oWorking knowledge of NHS and the issues facing Procurement in the public sector
- oProven record of achievement to deliver significant percentage reductions in cost over a sustained period
- oTraining and mentoring experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oFull understanding of EU Legislation in respect of Procurement (i.e. PCRs 2015, WTO GPA)
- oMeasurable specialist technical knowledge across the fields of purchasing and contracting including the Public Procurement Regulations, NHS SFI's
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, supporting partnership working
- oAbility to lead a Procurement team to deliver objectives
- oTo be personally motivated and to be able to motivate and enthuse others
- oAbility to analyse problems logically and generate innovative solutions
- oAbility to convert strategy into operational delivery
- oAbility to work under pressure, prioritise workload and deliver to tight timescales
- oHigh level of IT skills, advanced keyboard skills and good working knowledge and application of various MS packages
Desirable
- oAbility to influence staff at all levels and disciplines
- oWorking knowledge of the Atamis Tender Management eSystem
Other
Essential
- oTo be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
Demonstration of Trust Values
Essential
- oPutting People First
- oPrioritising quality
- oBeing progressive, innovative and continually improve
- oBeing professional and honest
- oPromoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRelevant first degree or equivalent relevant vocational qualification or training
- oQualified Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent demonstrable procurement experience
- oEvidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD); post education learning, or postgraduate equivalent accreditation
Desirable
- oIn-depth professional knowledge gained through master's level qualification or equivalent, plus substantial degree of additional training and experience
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrated success working at a senior Procurement level within the NHS or other public sector organisations
- oExperience of reporting and presenting to Senior level committees, forums and meetings
- oSuccessfully providing professional leadership to the Procurement function
- oExperience of establishing and negotiating contracts with consultants and suppliers, and the management of complex commercial relationships
- oWell-developed analytical & problem solving skills with the ability to make decisions by determining key points from highly complex data and multiple information strands
- oExcellent staff management skills
Desirable
- oProven experience of writing new purchasing policies and ensuring effective implementation and on-going management
- oWorking knowledge of NHS and the issues facing Procurement in the public sector
- oProven record of achievement to deliver significant percentage reductions in cost over a sustained period
- oTraining and mentoring experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oFull understanding of EU Legislation in respect of Procurement (i.e. PCRs 2015, WTO GPA)
- oMeasurable specialist technical knowledge across the fields of purchasing and contracting including the Public Procurement Regulations, NHS SFI's
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, supporting partnership working
- oAbility to lead a Procurement team to deliver objectives
- oTo be personally motivated and to be able to motivate and enthuse others
- oAbility to analyse problems logically and generate innovative solutions
- oAbility to convert strategy into operational delivery
- oAbility to work under pressure, prioritise workload and deliver to tight timescales
- oHigh level of IT skills, advanced keyboard skills and good working knowledge and application of various MS packages
Desirable
- oAbility to influence staff at all levels and disciplines
- oWorking knowledge of the Atamis Tender Management eSystem
Other
Essential
- oTo be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
Demonstration of Trust Values
Essential
- oPutting People First
- oPrioritising quality
- oBeing progressive, innovative and continually improve
- oBeing professional and honest
- oPromoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice
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).
