Procurement Programme Manager

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

The closing date is 10 February 2025

Job summary

A new opportunity has arisen to work within our Procurement Team, this is a new role due to expansion and investment in the service and is an exciting time to join the team to continually improve the delivery of the procurement service

The successful post holder will be responsible for leading on procurement programmes and initiatives spanning the breadth of the procurement department which impact on CHoICE and the Trust. This may include but is not limited to improving controls on non pay spend, introduction of new policies and co-ordinating / leading the cost improvement programme. This will also include producing and preparing reports on behalf of the Commercial Director in line with applicable policies, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and Procurement legislation.

The successful post holder will have the ability to extract, develop and analyse data to continuously improve data quality and highlight opportunities

CHoICE offer a range of benefits including but not limited to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing on length of service, access to an attractive Pension scheme, car lease scheme, on site gym and other salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, on the job training and support is provided short courses, formal training and qualifications are supported from certificates, diplomas to degree level qualifications.

CHoICE offer flexible and agile working to support employees work life balance while delivering an effective and efficient service.

Main duties of the job

The procurement service includes a number of sub teams; the contracts team, purchasing team, systems team and materials management team. The service procures goods, services and works to support CHoICE and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and has an annual non pay spend profile of over £120m.

The service is expanding and this post is new to lead on procurement programmes and initiatives and the central recording of procurement information in line with Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement legislation.

The successful post holder will support across the breath of the procurement service to lead on programmes and initiatives to improve procurement controls, record and drive the cost improvement programme amongst other initiatives. The successful post holder will support the procurement and contracting teams to record and analyse accurate contractual, workplan and pipeline information for reporting and planning purposes. In addition, the post holder will oversee the recording of savings forecast and delivered, new product requests, new trial requests amongst other centrally co-ordinated procurement information.

The successful post holder will have excellent communications skills to present information and gain buy in for specific initiatives from a range of challenging stakeholders.

CHoICE offer a number of benefits as highlighted in the introduction and will provide the necessary training and support to the successful candidate.

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,832 to £47,966 a year Full time pay range

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-AC-0125-07

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The purpose of the Procurement Programme Manager is to produce high quality and accurate procurement information to ensure the provision of a high quality procurement and commercial service within the CHoICE procurement team, Trust Group and wider Integrated Care System (ICS).

The Procurement Programme Manager will be responsible for leading on procurement programmes and initiatives spanning the breadth of the procurement department which impact on CHoICE and the Trust. This will include but is not limited to preparing monthly reports on behalf of the Commercial Director and Head of Procurement in line with applicable policies and procedures, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and Procurement legislation.

The Procurement Business Manager will produce monthly reports and dashboards using a range of systems including but not limited to Oracle, GHX, Atamis and Advise Inc. The post holder will have in-depth working knowledge of e-procurement systems and the ability to extract, develop and analyse data. The post holder will be responsible for interrogation of data to present accurate and factual information whilst continuously improving data quality and reporting mechanisms.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The purpose of the Procurement Programme Manager is to produce high quality and accurate procurement information to ensure the provision of a high quality procurement and commercial service within the CHoICE procurement team, Trust Group and wider Integrated Care System (ICS).

The Procurement Programme Manager will be responsible for leading on procurement programmes and initiatives spanning the breadth of the procurement department which impact on CHoICE and the Trust. This will include but is not limited to preparing monthly reports on behalf of the Commercial Director and Head of Procurement in line with applicable policies and procedures, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and Procurement legislation.

The Procurement Business Manager will produce monthly reports and dashboards using a range of systems including but not limited to Oracle, GHX, Atamis and Advise Inc. The post holder will have in-depth working knowledge of e-procurement systems and the ability to extract, develop and analyse data. The post holder will be responsible for interrogation of data to present accurate and factual information whilst continuously improving data quality and reporting mechanisms.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of a range of procurement systems and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
  • Specialist knowledge of developing procurement management information that enables accurate and informed decision making.
  • Working knowledge of procurement policies, processes and procurement legislation.
  • Excellent knowledge and appreciation of maintaining effective relationships across the organisation to improve data accuracy and reporting.
  • Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning.
  • Knowledge of National Procurement Strategies and Priorities.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and objectives effectively utilising available resources.
  • Must be able to continuously refine and improve reporting and processes.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with senior colleagues within procurement and key stakeholders across the organisation.
  • Must be able to persuade, negotiate and resolve complex issues.
  • Must be able to delegate and monitor workload and motivate colleagues to continuously improve data accuracy.
  • IT skills to include use of Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
  • Must be able to effectively manipulate large data sets to produce meaningful procurement information.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Travel between sites is required.
  • Advanced keyboard skills physical skills / hand-eye coordination to accurately and proficiently use a computer keyboard when manipulating data or preparing reports.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 or equivalent experience.
  • Appropriate Data Analysis Qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of on-going professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in procurement in a commercial business.
  • Experience of data collection and using tools to measure performance.
  • Significant experience in production of procurement information and reports.
  • Experience of spreadsheet, database and computerised applications, preferably Oracle Financials. Able to create adaptable reporting structures and familiar with management of change processes.
  • Experience in presenting data in a clear and concise manner.
  • Experience of managing procurement programmes that impact on multiple stakeholders across large organisations.

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS finance systems is desirable.
  • Experience of Atamis is desirable.
  • Experience of line managing staff is desirable.
Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of a range of procurement systems and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
  • Specialist knowledge of developing procurement management information that enables accurate and informed decision making.
  • Working knowledge of procurement policies, processes and procurement legislation.
  • Excellent knowledge and appreciation of maintaining effective relationships across the organisation to improve data accuracy and reporting.
  • Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning.
  • Knowledge of National Procurement Strategies and Priorities.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and objectives effectively utilising available resources.
  • Must be able to continuously refine and improve reporting and processes.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with senior colleagues within procurement and key stakeholders across the organisation.
  • Must be able to persuade, negotiate and resolve complex issues.
  • Must be able to delegate and monitor workload and motivate colleagues to continuously improve data accuracy.
  • IT skills to include use of Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
  • Must be able to effectively manipulate large data sets to produce meaningful procurement information.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Travel between sites is required.
  • Advanced keyboard skills physical skills / hand-eye coordination to accurately and proficiently use a computer keyboard when manipulating data or preparing reports.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 or equivalent experience.
  • Appropriate Data Analysis Qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of on-going professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in procurement in a commercial business.
  • Experience of data collection and using tools to measure performance.
  • Significant experience in production of procurement information and reports.
  • Experience of spreadsheet, database and computerised applications, preferably Oracle Financials. Able to create adaptable reporting structures and familiar with management of change processes.
  • Experience in presenting data in a clear and concise manner.
  • Experience of managing procurement programmes that impact on multiple stakeholders across large organisations.

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS finance systems is desirable.
  • Experience of Atamis is desirable.
  • Experience of line managing staff is desirable.

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Commercial & Efficiencies Programme Manager

Lindsay Tully

lindsay.tully1@nhs.net

01915656256

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,832 to £47,966 a year Full time pay range

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-AC-0125-07

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


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