The post holder will play a lead role assisting the Executive Chief Financial Officer and Director of Strategic Finance to direct and make effective use of NHS resources within the Trust, in the Integrated Care Systems (ICS) of Derbyshire and Staffordshire and across the wider region. Develop and deliver the Procurement and Supply strategy in line with the overall Trust strategy to achieve value and sustainability and ensure exceptional care for our patients. Collaborate with ICS procurement leads to ensure alignment to the development of systems procurement strategies. Responsible for the provision of expert procurement advice and guidance to ensure robust procurement and supply chain practices within the Trust including procurement advice to Pharmacy, Estates and NHS service contracts. The role will also be required to advise and support on the procurement and contracting arrangements with the Trust's wholly owned subsidiary. This role will implement the national procurement initiatives recommended by the DHSC, NHSE and the NHS Central Commercial Function and to ensure the supply of all goods and services purchased are risk assessed and comply with NHS and Trust Standards and Policies. Review and update purchasing policies and procedures as required to reflect changes in UK and European procurement legislation, Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions, ensuring Trust policies and procedures reflect best practice, innovative approaches to procurement and support improved safety and quality for patients. Manage highly complex tendering processes from initial scoping to contract award in accordance with UK legislation, EU procurement directives and local Trust Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and governance procedures. To be accountable for the Contract Management Framework and to lead and advise on effective contract management of major products, managed services and joint venture partnership projects, to leverage value and performance, and refine product and service delivery by suppliers throughout the life of the contract. Develop and maintain modern methods of tracking supplier and supply chain risks. Lead and manage the central Procurement Department and take overall responsibility in ensuring that the team has the right level of training and specialist skills to deliver the agreed standards and performance targets required by the Trust. Implement a team structure which supports Divisional teams to maximise procurement savings opportunities in line with agreed annual targets. Lead the development of the Procurement system to ensure there are tight control processes, excellent data quality which can all be evidenced through a robust reporting process. This will enable the Procurement team to evidence and drive the delivery of savings opportunities together with clinical and operational colleagues. This will require the presentation of performance reporting and provide comprehensive management information and in-depth spend analysis when requested. Lead the investigation and implementation of opportunities for broader savings in inventory and supply chain costs. Develop and agree the annual departmental Procurement and Supply cost savings targets within the annual planning process and develop and agree the annual procurement workplan with Divisional management teams. Create and sustain excellent communication and productive working relationships with key stakeholders in the Trust and beyond, including clinicians, divisional managers, Trust executive directors and Board members. Develop and lead relationships with other NHS bodies, other public sector bodies and private sector procurement organisations. Represent the Trust with external suppliers, regional and national procurement and supply chain bodies, and others as required. Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers