Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our Procurement team in delivering a high-quality procurement service to the Trust. The successful candidate will have experience of conducting tendering processes within a public sector organisation and therefore have good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. You will be a skilled negotiator, able to influence and manage internal customer expectations as well as maintaining good supplier relationships. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, be results focused with a track record of savings and benefits delivery.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact Lisa Johnston - Head of Procurement by email Lisa.johnston@mkuh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for the development, implementation and management of the procurement strategy and work plans to ensure compliance with and achievement of the trust's overall objectives.
2. Responsible for the delivery of highly effective, compliant and customer focused procurement services which meets the Trust's procurement and materials management requirements, including the Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) targets.
3. Track savings and quality improvement benefits to NHS Trusts to deliver best value to the NHS.
4. Develop excellent customer relationships, balancing commercial and clinical considerations in the purchasing of products and services, and ensuring these are imbedded into contractual agreements.
5. Support the development of excellent customer/stakeholder relationships and ensuring that best value solutions are adopted by the trust.
6. Take the lead in developing key strategies for sourcing and contract management within allocated division spend area.
About us
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust's values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
* Free on-site parking
* Free refreshments
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.
Job responsibilities
1. Work with the Head of Procurement to monitor, measure and record the performance of the procurement and supply chain function against key result areas as outlined in the procurement strategy and work plans, and contribute to regular reports for trust committees and boards.
2. Manage day to day procurement issues, attending meetings, seminars, and representing the trust at regional and national procurement forums.
3. To provide procurement advice conforming with EU Procurement directives and other legislative requirements and support.
4. To attend, organise and facilitate regular meetings with Senior key stakeholders providing procurement advice conforming with EU Procurement directives and other legislative requirements and support.
5. Undertake supplier and customer market research to support the development of Strategic sourcing strategies.
6. Ensuring that social value is embedded into all our procurement processes.
7. To ensure strategic supplier management arrangements are in place including strategic partnership with critical suppliers.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
* Degree level or equivalent qualification in a commercial based subject.
* Registered full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent experience or working towards the qualification.
* Knowledge of Public procurement processes and regulations.
* Knowledge of contract law.
* Knowledge of purchase to pay systems and other e-procurement tools.
* Evidence of continuing Professional development.
* Knowledge of the Carter Report in to efficiencies within the NHS.
Experience
* Worked within a procurement environment.
* Developed procurements that comply with EU Procurement law.
* Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
* Managing complex procurement projects.
* Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
* Experience of managing risks and reporting.
* Supplier Relationship Management.
* Customer Relationship Management.
* Experience of consistently delivering savings and benefits targets.
* Demonstrable Market Analysis to support project decisions.
* Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
* Experience of creating and giving presentations to various stakeholders.
* Experience of using e-procurement tools.
* Experience of creating and managing e-catalogues.
* Experience of interacting with senior executives.
Skills
* People management skills.
* Excellent negotiation skills.
* Excellent Commercial awareness.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
* Ability to identify risks and create solutions.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Ability to work without supervision.
* Excellent knowledge of contract law.
* Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations.
Personal and people development
* Positive and enthusiastic approach.
* Inclusive Team focused supportive approach.
* Desire to learn, seeks continuous improvement.
* Leads by example and inspires others.
Communication
* Excellent written and oral communication Skills.
* Ability to use visual communication tools.
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.
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