Senior Procurement Manager

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Full timePart time
Location: Aylesbury
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Job offered by: NHS
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The Procurement team provides procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust. The Sr Procurement manager will support the Head of Procurement in defining and implementing a procurement strategy that supports delivery of the Trust's overall strategy and objectives in line with the national NHS procurement strategy and Future Operating Model. The post holder will shape and deliver the strategy for a specific area of responsibility. The post holder will be expected to build strong and effective relationships at a strategic level with senior stakeholders and to work collaboratively in order to deliver optimum demonstrable value from the Trust's third-party supplier spend. They will also be expected to promote the adoption of innovative products and solutions by working closely with Trust colleagues and suppliers. Main duties of the job

The job entails establishing contracts for the Trust, in cooperation with the department leads. It is key to build strong relationships to ensure needs are defined and procurement is done in accordance with the standing financial instructions. The post holder will need to have knowledge of frameworks and the Contract legislation valid at any time. The post holder shall guide the Trust to deliver value for money and establish a portfolio of strong contracts. Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Person Specification

Values

Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative Education and qualifications

Graduate Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience Evidence of Continuous professional development (CPD) MBA or equivalent qualification or significant in-depth senior level experience Experience

Significant Procurement Management experience eg, Public Contract Legislation Contract Law Managing a procurement process Knowledge of common practice throughout the industry NHS conditions of contract Use of electronic tools for in Procurement Extensive demonstrable experience of effectively managing teams Accomplished at using the full range of available software packages, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access Proven knowledge and understanding of the political environment and stakeholder management Experience in Procurement practice to drive value for money from contracts in the portfolio NHS experience at senior management level Proven track record of performance management The ability to run large complex collaborative procurements Strategic and day to day management of team Skills and abilities

Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to drive and motivate teams of people at all levels of an organisation, and to manage conflict Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels Strong influencing and negotiation skills Other

Self-motivated and self-disciplined Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment Resilient in dealing with a challenging environment and in the face of conflict Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract

Permanent Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

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