Deputy Integrated Procurement Manager

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

This job is now closed

Job summary

The Procurement & Supplies Team is embarking on an exciting period of change as we start our journey to become a single procurement department across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement Teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to:

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust plus Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals).
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

The Deputy Integrated Procurement Manager role within the Procurement & Supplies Department is seen as a key role and an opportunity for candidates to join a vibrant, highly driven Procurement Team, based across numerous sites within the region.

The role is responsible for operational supervision, ensuring that a costeffective purchasing work programme is developed and maintainedto achieve financial savings and value for money.

Assist in the production and delivery of the Procurement Strategy,in line with the SFl's, English and European Law, and DepartmentalPolicies and Procedures.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will preliminary be responsible for working with the Integrated Procurement Manager in developing and implementing the Trust's Procurement Strategy within a defined Care Group to ensure that a cost effective purchasing / contracts work programme is developed and maintained to achieve the key objectives associated with the Care Group and wider Trust.

The post holder must be customer and services focused, being constantly aware of the importance of maintaining a quality service, performing and projecting a professional image to high standards.

The post holder will be involved with working with other Procurement Professionals within the North West Region and Nationally, where appropriate; ensuring best value for money is achieved viathe sourcing and awarding of Regional Contracts.

The post holder assists with the programme of Standardisation and Rationalisation of goods is implemented, ensuring that standards are met for product/equipment trails.

The post holder shall work collaboratively with finance colleagues to fully understand the financial environment. Where factors impact on Procurement, gain an understanding of the nature of theissue, work with the Contracting and Procurement Team Leader to introduce processes and educate colleagues both within and outside Procurement to ensure a seamless transition.

About us

The Procurement & Supplies Team will become part of One Lancashire and South Cumbria, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

As we move to a single procurement department, we are entering into an exciting period of change as we start our collaborative journey. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to:

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust plus Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals).
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-UHMBT120125-A

Job locations

Moor Lane Mills

Moor Lane

Lancaster

LA1 1QD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) or substantial experience working in P&S at senior level
A Level or equivalent Mathematics & English
IT Skills / ECDL qualification or equivalent
Evidence of personal development via the completion of Procurement and/or Business/Organisational focussed courses.

Desirable

Degree (Business related)

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working in a purchasing role to include specialist knowledge of contracting and contract management
Experience of managing complex and conflicting issues, information and situations
Experience in issuing and evaluating tenders, in the Public Sector
Experience of managing/supervising a small Procurement Team

Desirable

NHS or Public Sector background in Procurement
Ability to understand operational activities in public and private secotr organisations

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

Essential

Highly developed numerical and analytical skills
Evidence of significant experience of public sector tendering
High level of interpersonal skills, evidenced by the ability to persuade and influence others and to understand and promote new ways of working
Demonstrate assertiveness, tact, and diplomacyAbility to have detailed discussions on contractual issues with NHS Staff, suppliers and negotiate complex contracts.
Computer literate with detailed knowledge of basic computer packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet based systems

Desirable

Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change

Personal Qualities

Essential

Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels

Desirable

Ability to develop and communicate a vision.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) or substantial experience working in P&S at senior level
A Level or equivalent Mathematics & English
IT Skills / ECDL qualification or equivalent
Evidence of personal development via the completion of Procurement and/or Business/Organisational focussed courses.

Desirable

Degree (Business related)

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working in a purchasing role to include specialist knowledge of contracting and contract management
Experience of managing complex and conflicting issues, information and situations
Experience in issuing and evaluating tenders, in the Public Sector
Experience of managing/supervising a small Procurement Team

Desirable

NHS or Public Sector background in Procurement
Ability to understand operational activities in public and private secotr organisations

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

Essential

Highly developed numerical and analytical skills
Evidence of significant experience of public sector tendering
High level of interpersonal skills, evidenced by the ability to persuade and influence others and to understand and promote new ways of working
Demonstrate assertiveness, tact, and diplomacyAbility to have detailed discussions on contractual issues with NHS Staff, suppliers and negotiate complex contracts.
Computer literate with detailed knowledge of basic computer packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet based systems

Desirable

Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change

Personal Qualities

Essential

Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels

Desirable

Ability to develop and communicate a vision.

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.