Employer: NTW Solutions
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Nicholas Hospital
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £48,617 per annum pro rata (if applicable)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59
Operational Procurement Manager
Band C (£24.86 per hour)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our busy procurement team. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day procurement operations to ensure an effective service is delivered to our stakeholders. The role is office based (Gosforth Newcastle), though there is potential for hybrid (home/ office) working once established into the role. We provide important services to the NHS and other partners. Working here is varied and interesting and you can make a positive difference to people’s lives. Our people are at the heart of what we do. We know from our staff survey that people like working here and enjoy the friendly and supportive teams we have. We care about our staff and provide great benefits and have a range of health and wellbeing support available. We strive to be a great and inclusive place to work. Main Duties of the Job
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will support the development and delivery of the procurement strategy and national procurement agendas. You will provide strategic direction and leadership to the operational procurement team to ensure the function best supports the organisation's goals and objectives. This is a key role working closely with and providing advice to senior managers and directors on strategic or procedural procurement related matters. Working for Our Organisation
You will be joining a highly experienced team who will provide the necessary support to help you develop into the role. The department has a comprehensive learning and development plan and will support you with training and mentoring to ensure continuous knowledge and skills development. The option to study towards a professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is available to all staff. As part of our commitment to work-life balance, the department operates a flexible working policy, including a flexi time system which provides flexibility for employees to adjust working hours to reflect personal circumstances. Procurement plays a crucial role in the delivery of an effective NHS and this role offers a great opportunity for you to make a real difference to our staff and patients. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details. Pay: Band C (£24.86 per hour) We welcome your application. Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms). Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Specialist procurement knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience. Working knowledge of purchasing ordering systems. Ability to negotiate effectively with senior stakeholders/customers/suppliers on complex issues. Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders/customers. Effective data analysis skills, able to analyse and interrogate expenditure patterns and trends. Capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans accordingly. Experience
Previous experience of management of staff in a procurement environment. Knowledge and experience of public sector procurement regulations. Qualification
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent experience. The post holder should be undertaking a programme of continuous professional development or be prepared to study for a recognised professional qualification. Full (MCIPS) membership of CIPS or equivalent Professional Body or equivalent experience.
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Band C (£24.86 per hour)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our busy procurement team. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day procurement operations to ensure an effective service is delivered to our stakeholders. The role is office based (Gosforth Newcastle), though there is potential for hybrid (home/ office) working once established into the role. We provide important services to the NHS and other partners. Working here is varied and interesting and you can make a positive difference to people’s lives. Our people are at the heart of what we do. We know from our staff survey that people like working here and enjoy the friendly and supportive teams we have. We care about our staff and provide great benefits and have a range of health and wellbeing support available. We strive to be a great and inclusive place to work. Main Duties of the Job
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will support the development and delivery of the procurement strategy and national procurement agendas. You will provide strategic direction and leadership to the operational procurement team to ensure the function best supports the organisation's goals and objectives. This is a key role working closely with and providing advice to senior managers and directors on strategic or procedural procurement related matters. Working for Our Organisation
You will be joining a highly experienced team who will provide the necessary support to help you develop into the role. The department has a comprehensive learning and development plan and will support you with training and mentoring to ensure continuous knowledge and skills development. The option to study towards a professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is available to all staff. As part of our commitment to work-life balance, the department operates a flexible working policy, including a flexi time system which provides flexibility for employees to adjust working hours to reflect personal circumstances. Procurement plays a crucial role in the delivery of an effective NHS and this role offers a great opportunity for you to make a real difference to our staff and patients. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details. Pay: Band C (£24.86 per hour) We welcome your application. Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms). Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Specialist procurement knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience. Working knowledge of purchasing ordering systems. Ability to negotiate effectively with senior stakeholders/customers/suppliers on complex issues. Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders/customers. Effective data analysis skills, able to analyse and interrogate expenditure patterns and trends. Capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans accordingly. Experience
Previous experience of management of staff in a procurement environment. Knowledge and experience of public sector procurement regulations. Qualification
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent experience. The post holder should be undertaking a programme of continuous professional development or be prepared to study for a recognised professional qualification. Full (MCIPS) membership of CIPS or equivalent Professional Body or equivalent experience.
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