Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Senior Procurement Manager will provide procurement expertise to stakeholders within the Client organisations, advising on successful contracting within the context of public procurement regulations and the Trust's internal regulations and policies. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the post-holder will be an integral part of the team working with managers/clinicians to develop procurement strategies for agreed categories of spend and to identify opportunities for the achievement of directorate savings.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for a portfolio of contracts and conduct procurement exercises within the Either Clinical or Corporate / Estates & Facilities Division across the two NHS Trusts.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will hold an appropriate Professional Procurement qualification, such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Professional Diploma (MCIPS), or a degree in a business-related subject and/or equivalent experience. Evidence of continued professional development including operating within PCR2015 Regulations is essential.
The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, as the role involves detailed, complex, confidential procurement discussions with both NHS staff and suppliers. An innovative individual with exemplary relationship management skills is required to develop and lead a strategic sourcing programme for constituent organisations, ensuring a commitment to high-quality service and continuous improvement.
This role requires leadership, development, and management of a procurement team to satisfy stakeholder requirements, producing high-quality work on time and in line with the organisational Standing Financial Instructions of the client organisations.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. We support our vibrant, diverse communities and one another.
With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities, and the chance to gain valuable experience in our innovative hospitals.
Job responsibilities
1. Act as relationship manager for specific Customers, engaging and working in partnership with key strategic stakeholders to understand their business requirements and tailor services to meet their needs.
2. Develop and lead a strategic sourcing programme for specific Customers in the Gloucestershire Health Community, ensuring best value for money through compliance with Customer priorities and contracts.
3. Provide leadership to Divisional/Customer teams, ensuring performance targets (including savings) are achieved and exceeded.
4. Manage and deliver multiple and complex, strategically critical contracts, providing professional and commercial advice.
5. Define policies and procedures and coordinate responses to Department of Health requests.
6. Support the Head of Procurement in formulating the overall PSS strategy and deputise when necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE Maths & English, grade C or above (or equivalent)
* Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Diploma (MCIPS), or degree in business-related subject, or equivalent work experience
* MBA or MSC in Procurement / Supply Chain or equivalent qualification and/or work experience
* Qualification in Leadership and Management, ILM lv5 or equivalent
Experience
* Experience in a Procurement function or equivalent/relevant experience
* Developing and delivering Savings and Improvement plans or equivalent/relevant experience
* Delivering Procurements within the Public Contract Regulations or equivalent/relevant experience
* Managing complex tenders or equivalent/relevant experience
* Experience of managing staff or equivalent/relevant experience
Knowledge / Skills
* Basic management/supervision training or equivalent experience
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
* Ability to prioritise a wide range of competing priorities
* Knowledge of Contract Law and Commercial negotiation training or equivalent experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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