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Main area: Procurement (Lead Buyer) Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Blending working with minimum 40% (2 days) office based) Job ref 435-UHMBT130125
Site: Cross bay Town: Cross bay Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 15/01/2025 23:59
* Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative (OneLsc)
Job overview
The Procurement & Supplies Team provides services to both University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The Lead Buyer role within the Procurement & Supplies Department is seen as a key role and an opportunity for candidates to join a vibrant, highly driven Procurement Team, based across numerous sites within both Trusts.
The Lead Buyer role is required within the Clinical / Non Clinical Teams, working with key stakeholders including clinicians, nursing colleagues, estates and facilities, and IT, to lead a range of procurement projects.
Responsible for the sourcing and procuring of goods, equipment, materials and services, meeting customer requirements, ensuring compliance with Public Procurement Legislation, UK Law, Trust Standing Financial Instructions and NHS Procurement Guidance.
Main duties of the job
* Lead a range of clinical and non-clinical procurement projects including planning and selection strategies; tendering and commercial dialogue. Involving close engagement with staff, including clinicians, nursing colleagues, finance, estates and facilities, IT, and external stakeholders to achieve a cost-effective procurement of materials and/or services.
* Plan, negotiate and deliver a cost reduction work plan for materials and/or services, working closely with clinical staff including senior managers and external stakeholders without compromising quality of service.
* Assess and advise financial implications of contract awards to all stakeholders, reporting formally on the implications of supplier, service, and product changes. Influence key internal stakeholders to accept any recommended product/service changes or if no agreement, escalate to the relevant senior team member.
* Provide professional advice to Trust staff including senior managers in respect of the procurement process, including Public Procurement Legislation, UK Law, Trust Standing Financial Instructions and NHS Procurement Guidance.
* Responsible for the tendering of complex and high-value contracts typically from £100k to in excess of 5 million for services and materials, ensuring value for money and statutory procurement requirements are adhered to and achieving project sign off for all procurement decisions.
Working for our organisation
The Lead Buyer role can operate on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 40% or two days per week in the office. Owing to the need to develop high-level working relationships with Trust stakeholders and suppliers, there is a requirement to work flexibly with regards to site working and be able to work from/attend meetings at sites across Cumbria and North Lancashire as appropriate.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
* CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply)
* GCSE A level or equivalent Mathematics & English
* ECDL qualification or equivalent
* Evidence of personal development via completion of Procurement and/or Business/Organisational focused courses
* Degree Level Business Studies or equivalent
Experience
* Substantial experience within a strategic Procurement environment at a Lead/Senior Buyer level
* Experience of leading and negotiating high value complex procurement projects
* Current up to date understanding of public procurement directives and legislation
* Current up to date understanding of contract law
* Knowledge and experience of tender process, producing specifications and tender documentation in accordance with customer/client requirements
* NHS or public sector background in Procurement
* Knowledge & experience of procurement within NHS Clinical environment
Skills, ability & knowledge
* Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with and influence clinical/non-clinical stakeholders at senior level
* Able to work independently and use own initiative with minimal supervision
* Able to work under pressure, planning and prioritising to meet changing demands and timescales
Personal Qualities
* Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
* Able to influence, be assertive with tact & diplomacy
* Happy to have a 'blended' approach to work, being able to work from home whilst also being able to work from/attend any site location depending upon project/operational needs
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
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