NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Procurement Manager

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Job summary

Arden and GEM CSU are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of a the specialist Clinical Procurement and Market Management team.

Main duties of the job

To support the Head of Procurement and the Senior Procurement Manager in the delivery of the clinical procurement and market management service
Work on collaborative procurement projects across a diverse range of stakeholders, including clinical leads, to meet key milestones and performance indicators
To provide specialist training to customers on the implications of procurementlegislation and what they need to consider when making commissioning decisions
Carry out appropriate category and market analysis to identify current category dynamics and market performance
To ensure all procurements result in legally compliant projects that are developed in accordance with national guidance
Develop relationships with strategic providers to maintain service delivery performance and a good working knowledge of changing market conditions

About us

We are a multi award-winning organisation that has achieved the prestigious Investors in People Gold Award for 'We invest in people' and 'We invest in wellbeing' and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas.

We reward the hard work and commitment of our people with the following benefits:

A competitive salary with annual pay reviews
A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and pay
A wide range of in-house and external learning and development opportunities
Access to salary sacrifice and discount schemes
Access to employee assistance and occupational health services.

Date posted

19 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

880-6569440

Job locations

Haylock House

89 Rockingham Road

Kettering

NN16 9HX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details of the role and responsibilities are detailed within the job description/person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details of the role and responsibilities are detailed within the job description/person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered full Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent experience
Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
Awareness of public sector procurement policy, the political and clinical context, and the implications of these on commercial decisions
Worked within a complex procurement/category environment with uncertainty and changing demands
Clear communicator with excellent writing, analytical and presentation skills, capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts for diverse audiences

Desirable

Experience in mapping commercial processes, structuring work streams, and pinpointing opportunities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered full Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent experience
Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
Awareness of public sector procurement policy, the political and clinical context, and the implications of these on commercial decisions
Worked within a complex procurement/category environment with uncertainty and changing demands
Clear communicator with excellent writing, analytical and presentation skills, capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts for diverse audiences

Desirable

Experience in mapping commercial processes, structuring work streams, and pinpointing opportunities

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

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Haylock House

89 Rockingham Road

Kettering

NN16 9HX

Employer's website

https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Haylock House

89 Rockingham Road

Kettering

NN16 9HX

Employer's website

https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)