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Main area: Procurement & Supplies
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday from 09:00 - 17:00hrs. Blended working mainly from the office with some flexibility)
Job ref: 435-UHMBT110125
Site: Cross Bay Town Lancaster
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/01/2025 23:59
The five provider NHS trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria are working together as partners, delivering joint priorities to improve health and healthcare. Together, we aim to drive up quality by sharing skills and best practice, pooling our resources and standardising the way we work to reduce variation and duplication.
One Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC) and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
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. Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the leadership of a Buying Team within non-clinical, comprising Estates and Facilities, IT, and Corporate Departments. The postholder will identify and lead key strategic/complex projects and allocate projects to Lead/Divisional Buyers, being responsible for delivering against agreed timescales and outcomes for a specified Division across all or some of the Trust’s within the scope of the Integrated Procurement Team. This will include sourcing and procuring goods, equipment, materials and services which meet customer requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement. Detailed job description and main 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. Person specification
Education & Qualifications
MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) Continued professional development of Procurement and/or Business related courses including Basic Contract Law, Public Procurement, Supplier Management. Evidence of significant personal development Degree (Business related) MBA in Business administration or equivalent Business related degree Degree (Non-Business related) Project Management qualification (e.g. Prince 2 or equivalent). Experience
Substantial experience within a strategic procurement environment at a Lead/Senior Buyer level. Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment. Proven experience of leading/negotiating high value procurement projects. Current/up to date understanding of public procurement directives/legislation/contract law Experience of managing/developing tendering processes, producing specifications in accordance with customer requirements. NHS or Public Sector background in Procurement Experience of procuring services/equipment for Estates/Facilities, IT, Hospital Wards. Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at a senior level. Able to work independently and use own initiative with minimal supervision. Able to work under pressure, planning & prioritising to meet changing demands & timescales. Able to travel to/work from any hospital site within Cumbria/North Lancashire Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change. Personal Qualities
Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels. Ability and drive to use their initiative and work as part of a wider team. PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL. The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive. The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. Employer certification / accreditation badges
Name: Kathryn Howarth Job title: Integrated Procurement Manager Email address: kathryn.howarth@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01524 516451 Additional information: Sarah Smith, Integrated Procurement Manager-Medicine sarah.smith@mbht.nhs.uk
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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. Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the leadership of a Buying Team within non-clinical, comprising Estates and Facilities, IT, and Corporate Departments. The postholder will identify and lead key strategic/complex projects and allocate projects to Lead/Divisional Buyers, being responsible for delivering against agreed timescales and outcomes for a specified Division across all or some of the Trust’s within the scope of the Integrated Procurement Team. This will include sourcing and procuring goods, equipment, materials and services which meet customer requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement. Detailed job description and main 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. Person specification
Education & Qualifications
MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) Continued professional development of Procurement and/or Business related courses including Basic Contract Law, Public Procurement, Supplier Management. Evidence of significant personal development Degree (Business related) MBA in Business administration or equivalent Business related degree Degree (Non-Business related) Project Management qualification (e.g. Prince 2 or equivalent). Experience
Substantial experience within a strategic procurement environment at a Lead/Senior Buyer level. Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment. Proven experience of leading/negotiating high value procurement projects. Current/up to date understanding of public procurement directives/legislation/contract law Experience of managing/developing tendering processes, producing specifications in accordance with customer requirements. NHS or Public Sector background in Procurement Experience of procuring services/equipment for Estates/Facilities, IT, Hospital Wards. Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at a senior level. Able to work independently and use own initiative with minimal supervision. Able to work under pressure, planning & prioritising to meet changing demands & timescales. Able to travel to/work from any hospital site within Cumbria/North Lancashire Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change. Personal Qualities
Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels. Ability and drive to use their initiative and work as part of a wider team. PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL. The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive. The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. Employer certification / accreditation badges
Name: Kathryn Howarth Job title: Integrated Procurement Manager Email address: kathryn.howarth@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01524 516451 Additional information: Sarah Smith, Integrated Procurement Manager-Medicine sarah.smith@mbht.nhs.uk
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