An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Deputy Head of Procurement who will contribute to the strategic planning and operational provision of the Trust’s procurement function. This is a brand-new role which has arisen due to an exciting period of growth and change for the Trust and will support the implementation of the Trust’s Procurement Strategy. You will support and deputise for the Head of Procurement and provide procurement advice, support and training to Trust staff working on procurement tasks. This is a key role working closely with and providing advice to Senior Managers and Directors on strategic or procedural supply related issues. The post holder will be based at the Kingsway Campus/working from home and be responsible for the management and performance of a small Team who also work on hybrid basis. This is both a challenging and rewarding role which will give the successful applicant an opportunity to work as part of a team, engaging with clinical and non-clinical staff, and organisations external to the Trust, in order to provide high quality procurement service.
To support the implementation of the Trust’s Procurement Strategy by providing procurement leadership, advice and expertise. Responsible for managing the day to day procurement operations and resources to enable delivery of the vision, business plans, savings and efficiency targets that are consistent with financial and operational governance arrangements.
Build professional relationships, initiate and lead change to enable staff to deliver savings and quality improvements. Ensure that procurement services are subject to continuous improvement through developing professional practices, enhancing expertise, and building procurement capability and capacity.
To provide a range of strategic and operational activities to the Trust (including day-to-day management of the procurement function).
To influence, engage and give appropriate advice to stakeholders regarding tendering activities, sourcing and procurement.
To deputise for the Head of Procurement as and when required.
Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities Key Responsibilities:
Deputise for the Head of Procurement Responsible for the Procurement function within the Trust in the absence of the Head of Procurement. Contributes to the strategic planning and operational provision of the Trust’s procurement function. Assists the Head of Procurement in the implementation of the Trust’s Procurement Strategy based on best practice for public sector procurement, and ensures that such strategy is monitored against objectives and reviewed. Provides managerial support and training to the Procurement team, including day to day operational cover as required. Strategic
Supports the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings for the Trust by analysing current spend in specific categories to support the development of procurement strategies. Meets customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money when procuring products and services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/UK standard procurement practice. Supports contract compliance by pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets. Works with Trust Stakeholders, providing and presenting procurement advice, making recommendations and assisting with the implementation of projects. Liaises with other NHS Trusts, DH&SC, NHS Improvement, NHS Supply Chain, Supply Chain Coordination Ltd. and any applicable Procurement Hub and other appropriate organisations, to benefit from sharing best practice, including the provision of data. Participates in procurement research at national and local levels. Contributes to the development and implementation of procurement strategies in line with the wider NHS Procurement vision to achieve value for money solutions. Project Management
Responsible for the planning, organisation and management of procurement projects within the Trust. Responsible for writing – or contributes to the drafting of - project reports (including business cases) for presentation to governance and stakeholder boards and groups. Works with Trust stakeholders, and collaboratively with other Trusts, to rationalise products and suppliers, agreeing and achieving savings and other value added benefits including efficiencies in purchasing processes from requisition to payment. Procurement of Goods & Services
Ensures that the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), UK Public Procurement Legislation, NHS procurement policies and procedures and the Trust’s Procurement policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Undertakes competitive market testing exercises for the supply of goods and services, planning and developing tender documentation, terms and conditions of contract, specifications and appropriate evaluation methods. Operational
Works with the Procurement Team to manage the work within the department, ensuring an efficient service is provided by team members. Ensures that any queries, complaints or discrepancies reported to the department are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Provides procurement training to departmental and Trust staff as required. General
Provides procurement advice, support and training to Trust staff working on procurement tasks. Represents the Trust on local, regional and national procurement-related groups. Planning and Organisation
Assists the Head of Procurement in: developing and implementing an integrated procurement and supply chain strategy for the Trust. Service Development
To produce and implement procurement strategies for assigned product and service areas, including innovative and different procurement solutions that ensure value for money and keep pace with changes in technology.
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Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities Key Responsibilities:
Deputise for the Head of Procurement Responsible for the Procurement function within the Trust in the absence of the Head of Procurement. Contributes to the strategic planning and operational provision of the Trust’s procurement function. Assists the Head of Procurement in the implementation of the Trust’s Procurement Strategy based on best practice for public sector procurement, and ensures that such strategy is monitored against objectives and reviewed. Provides managerial support and training to the Procurement team, including day to day operational cover as required. Strategic
Supports the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings for the Trust by analysing current spend in specific categories to support the development of procurement strategies. Meets customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money when procuring products and services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/UK standard procurement practice. Supports contract compliance by pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets. Works with Trust Stakeholders, providing and presenting procurement advice, making recommendations and assisting with the implementation of projects. Liaises with other NHS Trusts, DH&SC, NHS Improvement, NHS Supply Chain, Supply Chain Coordination Ltd. and any applicable Procurement Hub and other appropriate organisations, to benefit from sharing best practice, including the provision of data. Participates in procurement research at national and local levels. Contributes to the development and implementation of procurement strategies in line with the wider NHS Procurement vision to achieve value for money solutions. Project Management
Responsible for the planning, organisation and management of procurement projects within the Trust. Responsible for writing – or contributes to the drafting of - project reports (including business cases) for presentation to governance and stakeholder boards and groups. Works with Trust stakeholders, and collaboratively with other Trusts, to rationalise products and suppliers, agreeing and achieving savings and other value added benefits including efficiencies in purchasing processes from requisition to payment. Procurement of Goods & Services
Ensures that the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), UK Public Procurement Legislation, NHS procurement policies and procedures and the Trust’s Procurement policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Undertakes competitive market testing exercises for the supply of goods and services, planning and developing tender documentation, terms and conditions of contract, specifications and appropriate evaluation methods. Operational
Works with the Procurement Team to manage the work within the department, ensuring an efficient service is provided by team members. Ensures that any queries, complaints or discrepancies reported to the department are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Provides procurement training to departmental and Trust staff as required. General
Provides procurement advice, support and training to Trust staff working on procurement tasks. Represents the Trust on local, regional and national procurement-related groups. Planning and Organisation
Assists the Head of Procurement in: developing and implementing an integrated procurement and supply chain strategy for the Trust. Service Development
To produce and implement procurement strategies for assigned product and service areas, including innovative and different procurement solutions that ensure value for money and keep pace with changes in technology.
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