An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious enthusiastic individual to work in the Procurement & Supplies Department within North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions and join a rapidly expanding and constantly developing function.
The post holder will be responsible for managing the full end to end complex and high value procurement projects including drafting tender documentation, contract documentation and the raising of purchase orders.
Main duties of the job
Use appropriate methods of evaluation to ensure value for money is achieved. Financial responsibility for these projects including contract management and on-going achievement of value for money. Be fully conversant with the SFI's, SO, for North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP and any other Client we provide a service to along with any relevant legislation, policies, procedures. Supervise a small team including appraisals, recruitment selection, sickness management, and training and work allocation. Inform and influence both procurement staff and stakeholders on the status/priority of category work plans. Provide a professional procurement service to the Client contributing to the development and achievement of the Business plan. Support the Contract and Processing Manager on procurement issues. About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. We support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Job responsibilities
Manage the full end to end procurement process, including complex tenders. Provide specialist advice to those working within specific projects. Support the delivery and development of improved performance in relation to effective inventory levels. Monitor contracts after award including regular contract management meetings. Lead procurement initiatives on behalf of other organisations within the UK. Lead and manage a small team including recruitment, appraisals, sickness management, training and work allocation. Assist in the identification and achievement of cash releasing savings. Provide monthly updates on the workplan for each division. Develop and promote effective working relationships with stakeholders. Analyse complex information from various sources to identify areas for improvement. Evaluate and organise information that supports the measurement of business performance. Maintain and ensure accuracy of catalogues. Contribute to the development of complex project plans for procurement projects. Person Specification
Qualifications
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply or equivalent experience. Degree qualification, or equivalent experience and academic ability. Qualification in Project Management (PRINCE2 foundation) or equivalent. Qualification in Project Management (PRINCE2 Practitioner) or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development. Experience
Previous work experience in a contracting function. Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders. Use of computerised e-procurement & ordering systems. Ability to analyse complex information and spend data. Extensive knowledge of best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques. Considerable experience of EU procurement procedures. Extensive experience of contracting function. Knowledge of business planning principles. Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management £37,338 to £44,962 a year
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Use appropriate methods of evaluation to ensure value for money is achieved. Financial responsibility for these projects including contract management and on-going achievement of value for money. Be fully conversant with the SFI's, SO, for North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP and any other Client we provide a service to along with any relevant legislation, policies, procedures. Supervise a small team including appraisals, recruitment selection, sickness management, and training and work allocation. Inform and influence both procurement staff and stakeholders on the status/priority of category work plans. Provide a professional procurement service to the Client contributing to the development and achievement of the Business plan. Support the Contract and Processing Manager on procurement issues. About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. We support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Job responsibilities
Manage the full end to end procurement process, including complex tenders. Provide specialist advice to those working within specific projects. Support the delivery and development of improved performance in relation to effective inventory levels. Monitor contracts after award including regular contract management meetings. Lead procurement initiatives on behalf of other organisations within the UK. Lead and manage a small team including recruitment, appraisals, sickness management, training and work allocation. Assist in the identification and achievement of cash releasing savings. Provide monthly updates on the workplan for each division. Develop and promote effective working relationships with stakeholders. Analyse complex information from various sources to identify areas for improvement. Evaluate and organise information that supports the measurement of business performance. Maintain and ensure accuracy of catalogues. Contribute to the development of complex project plans for procurement projects. Person Specification
Qualifications
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply or equivalent experience. Degree qualification, or equivalent experience and academic ability. Qualification in Project Management (PRINCE2 foundation) or equivalent. Qualification in Project Management (PRINCE2 Practitioner) or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development. Experience
Previous work experience in a contracting function. Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders. Use of computerised e-procurement & ordering systems. Ability to analyse complex information and spend data. Extensive knowledge of best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques. Considerable experience of EU procurement procedures. Extensive experience of contracting function. Knowledge of business planning principles. Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management £37,338 to £44,962 a year
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