Job summary
The Contract Manager is responsible for supporting the Head of Procurement and Performance in the planning, organisation, management and delivery of the of the procurement service so that the department provides an efficient, effective and responsive service maximising best value for money whilst complying with relevant legislation.
- To deputise for the Head of Procurement and Performance as and when required.
- To support in the provision of professional procurement advice and guidance on a range of procurement issues ensuring compliance with all Trust, National and current legislation (PCR 2015) requirements including the maximisation of procurement opportunities and minimisation of procurement risk.
- To ensure that the procurement service complies with all relevant legislation, Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's), Standing Orders (SO's), Scheme of Reservation and Delegation (SoRD) and Trust policies.
- To support on a number of procurement initiatives resulting from a range of national developments, namely:
- The Lord Carter Recommendations as detailed in the report 'Review of Operational Productivity in NHS Providers' and the associated Model Hospital initiatives to maximise procurement opportunities.
- Required outcomes from the Integrated Care System (ICS) Procurement Plan) and Local Delivery Systems (LDS) to increase productivity and reduce cost.
Main duties of the job
Day-to-day operational responsibility for the delivery of an expenditure control programme aimed at providing genuine cost improvements across all levels of Trust influenceable non-pay expenditure. Key within this will be supporting the delivery of the Carter objectives. This will include identifying and generating financial savings for the Trust through focused contract negotiation around all goods and services.
Deliver work programmes that may impact across other departments and effect service delivery. Work closely with end users to ensure the delivery of these programmes causes the minimal possible disruption.
Facilitate and manage procurement processes, tendering, negotiation, contract award and on-going contract management. Co-ordination and management of agreements to ensure that service levels and price competitiveness is maintained or enhanced.
Provide advice on all procurement related issues to all levels of staff and discuss detailed contractual issues on a wide and varied portfolio with Trust staff and suppliers to ensure that contractual terms and obligations are fully understood and that both financial and supply risks are minimised.
Provide expert advice to the Divisions/CBUs on the compliant procurement options available to them for best value for money procurement of supplies and services required to support and enable the delivery of Trust services.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Contract Manager is responsible for supporting the Head of Procurement and Performance in the planning, organisation, management and delivery of the of the procurement service so that the departmentprovides an efficient, effective and responsive service maximising best value for money whilst complying with relevant legislation. To deputise for the Head of Procurement and Performance as and when required. To support in the provision of professional procurement advice and guidance on a range of procurement issues ensuring compliance with all Trust, National and current legislation (PCR 2015)requirements including the maximisation of procurement opportunities and minimisation of procurement risk. To ensure that the procurement service complies with all relevant legislation, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), Standing Orders (SOs), Scheme of Reservation and Delegation (SoRD) and Trust policies. To support on a number of procurement initiatives resulting from a range of national developments, namely: The Lord Carter Recommendations as detailed in the report Review of OperationalProductivity in NHS Providers and the associated Model Hospital initiatives tomaximise procurement opportunities. Required outcomes from the Integrated Care System (ICS) Procurement Plan) andLocal Delivery Systems (LDS) to increase productivity and reduce cost.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Contract Manager is responsible for supporting the Head of Procurement and Performance in the planning, organisation, management and delivery of the of the procurement service so that the departmentprovides an efficient, effective and responsive service maximising best value for money whilst complying with relevant legislation. To deputise for the Head of Procurement and Performance as and when required. To support in the provision of professional procurement advice and guidance on a range of procurement issues ensuring compliance with all Trust, National and current legislation (PCR 2015)requirements including the maximisation of procurement opportunities and minimisation of procurement risk. To ensure that the procurement service complies with all relevant legislation, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), Standing Orders (SOs), Scheme of Reservation and Delegation (SoRD) and Trust policies. To support on a number of procurement initiatives resulting from a range of national developments, namely: The Lord Carter Recommendations as detailed in the report Review of OperationalProductivity in NHS Providers and the associated Model Hospital initiatives tomaximise procurement opportunities. Required outcomes from the Integrated Care System (ICS) Procurement Plan) andLocal Delivery Systems (LDS) to increase productivity and reduce cost.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound understanding of concept of e-commerce
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Comprehensive working knowledge of order processing systems
- Minimum three years' experience working at a senior purchasing level
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent, relevant experience
- Able to work on own initiative
- Enthusiastic/self-motivated
- Flexible approach to work/adaptable
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Able to act as representative of Department and promote positive image
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines, prioritising own workload, and that of others.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to remain focused under pressure
- An understanding of current legislation (PCR 2015) with competitive tendering and contract awards.
- Be able to provide procurement awareness training to members of Staff from other departments. Good presentation skills.
- Team player with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- A knowledge and understanding of the terms and conditions of contract
- Experience in the letting and managing of complex contracts for a wide and varied portfolio with contracts in excess of £1m
- Able to manage own stress levels effectively
Competencies
Essential
- Experience of detailed analysis of data relating to the review of product use, costs and savings
- Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management techniques
- Demonstrable achievements in a purchasing and supply environment
Desirable
- Previous NHS Procurement Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound understanding of concept of e-commerce
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Comprehensive working knowledge of order processing systems
- Minimum three years' experience working at a senior purchasing level
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent, relevant experience
- Able to work on own initiative
- Enthusiastic/self-motivated
- Flexible approach to work/adaptable
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Able to act as representative of Department and promote positive image
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines, prioritising own workload, and that of others.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to remain focused under pressure
- An understanding of current legislation (PCR 2015) with competitive tendering and contract awards.
- Be able to provide procurement awareness training to members of Staff from other departments. Good presentation skills.
- Team player with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- A knowledge and understanding of the terms and conditions of contract
- Experience in the letting and managing of complex contracts for a wide and varied portfolio with contracts in excess of £1m
- Able to manage own stress levels effectively
Competencies
Essential
- Experience of detailed analysis of data relating to the review of product use, costs and savings
- Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management techniques
- Demonstrable achievements in a purchasing and supply environment
Desirable
- Previous NHS Procurement Experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
