Job summary
As a Procurement Lead in the Professional Services, Corporate Services and Estates category your role will be to work closely with our stakeholders to provide exceptional commercial support through their journey, leading on everything from the internal governance through to wide ranging, complex procurements.
The team have ownership of projects from inception through to delivery and support the preparation of business cases, market engagement, oversight of specifications and associated tender documentation along with chairing moderations and the delivery of the final contracts. Working closely with the Contract management function we will drive value from every pound of public money spent in support of best value delivery.
The procurement Lead will also have the opportunity to support organisational change as part of a community of practice, feeding directly into the operational activities of the whole directorate and bringing their own perspective to our important work.
The category support everything from business critical infrastructure through to submissions to Ministers so the role is engaging and challenging within a supportive and engaging team.
Main duties of the job
The Procurement Lead is often the first point of contact in Commercial Delivery and Governance for our stakeholders so the post holder needs to be a Procurement professional capable of building rapport and relationships. Your exceptional knowledge of procurements, both simple and complex, aligned to your in depth knowledge of procurement regulations will ensure that you can both lead stakeholders through the process and develop their engagement and understanding throughout the process.
Through your experience in procurement, you will be an expert in the preparation of commercial documentation and able to guide stakeholders through the development of effective specifications, statement of works and financial models to ensure that all procurements deliver their desired outcomes. Your understanding of procurement should drive financial and performance efficiencies which can be quantified and recorded.
You will be comfortable working in a high paced environment with conflicting priorities, able to balance workload and support colleagues.
You should be experienced in using e-Tendering platforms in support of commercial delivery.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working to the Head of Procurement or Senior Commercial Lead the roles are responsible for delivering procurement and governance aligned to the PCR (2015) and the upcoming Procurement Reform Act alongside the policies and procedures of NHS England including the Standing Financial Instructions, Procurement Policy and Business Case Policy.
Your key relationships will be with the different stakeholders of NHS England requiring commercial support and this will vary from governance to full procurement where you will be the expert liaison between Commercial Delivery and Governance and the wider business.
The Procurement Lead will embody the values of NHS England, supporting a diverse workforce and respecting colleagues in all their interactions.
For an informal discussion please contact Dave Heason, Associate Director of Commercial Delivery d.heason@nhs.net
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.
Application Form Supporting Statement Guidelines
Please use the Supporting Statement section to detail how you meet the skills, knowledge, experience and values listed below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working to the Head of Procurement or Senior Commercial Lead the roles are responsible for delivering procurement and governance aligned to the PCR (2015) and the upcoming Procurement Reform Act alongside the policies and procedures of NHS England including the Standing Financial Instructions, Procurement Policy and Business Case Policy.
Your key relationships will be with the different stakeholders of NHS England requiring commercial support and this will vary from governance to full procurement where you will be the expert liaison between Commercial Delivery and Governance and the wider business.
The Procurement Lead will embody the values of NHS England, supporting a diverse workforce and respecting colleagues in all their interactions.
For an informal discussion please contact Dave Heason, Associate Director of Commercial Delivery d.heason@nhs.net
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.
Application Form Supporting Statement Guidelines
Please use the Supporting Statement section to detail how you meet the skills, knowledge, experience and values listed below.
Person Specification
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPS Accreditation (Full)
- Substantial evidence of Public Sector procurement knowledge of regulations and their evolution
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of undertaking complex procurement projects with alignment to principles of contract management, efficiency driven outcomes and stakeholder management
- Understanding of complex governance arrangements and political appreciation of managing these with stakeholder expectations
- Working in a fast paced procurement environment managing competing priorities and workloads
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of supporting EDI in procurement and business interactions
- Commitment to the delivery of value to the use of public monies
Person Specification
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPS Accreditation (Full)
- Substantial evidence of Public Sector procurement knowledge of regulations and their evolution
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of undertaking complex procurement projects with alignment to principles of contract management, efficiency driven outcomes and stakeholder management
- Understanding of complex governance arrangements and political appreciation of managing these with stakeholder expectations
- Working in a fast paced procurement environment managing competing priorities and workloads
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of supporting EDI in procurement and business interactions
- Commitment to the delivery of value to the use of public monies
Additional information
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).
