Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
In addition to receiving tertiary referrals from across the South East of England, we have a network of ‘spoke’ sites at district general hospitals enabling our consultants to offer their expertise with routine treatments and consultations as close to patients’ homes as is possible. With the recent addition of video led ‘virtual’ consultations we also enable patients who have some distance to travel to avoid the additional stress and worry of a long journey.
Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re-build our patients’ lives.
We also offer attractive benefits such as:
* tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
* flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you and your needs
* a dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes
Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England, and to achieve that wants every member of staff to be a green champion. The way in which the Trust works has a significant impact on the organisation’s carbon footprint and that of our patients. From the heat, light and power supplies within the hospital to avoiding unnecessary patient journeys, the Trust is empowering all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment for future generations. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, to use energy and water efficiently, to walk or cycle to work if you can, and to have a focus on sustainability in the workplace.
The Procurement Contracts Manager will lead on sourcing, tendering and quotation exercises via the Atamis procurement portal. The role holder will also take the lead on identifying and managing best procurement processes for different procurements whilst advising stakeholders of their responsibilities. The role also entails leading on contract management with key suppliers, and managing members of the Buying Team. Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and Procurement Policy, support a category sourcing workstream and ensure that it operates within public sector policy and the NHS legal framework to successfully achieve its objectives year on year. This shall include the delivery of demonstrable and incremental cash releasing and efficiency savings, which form part of the cost improvement plans of the Trust and wider Integrated Care System.
Main duties of the job
To take the lead on specific/allocated areas of category spend, undertaking sourcing and procuring exercises which meet stakeholder requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach in meeting deliverables. This involves working closely with other stakeholders to support the requirements of the Trust and relevant third party organisations. Using detailed analysis, provide continuous opportunities to make efficiencies and cost reductions for the Trust and where appropriate, across multiple organisations.
Working for our organisation
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To take the lead on specific/allocated areas of category spend, undertaking sourcing and procuring exercises which meet stakeholder requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach in meeting deliverables. This involves working closely with other stakeholders to support the requirements of the Trust and relevant third party organisations. Using detailed analysis, provide continuous opportunities to make efficiencies and cost reductions for the Trust and where appropriate, across multiple organisations.
To support the Head of Procurement with the management and development of the procurement team. Provide input to the development and reporting of an agreed work plan to include a resource plan and the realisation of annual savings and compliance with all relevant procurement legislation. Identifying areas for future opportunities and bringing added value to the benefit of the department and the Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Able to demonstrate highly specialist knowledge up to postgraduate/post-registration study or equivalent experience and knowledge within this field through practical experience
* Commitment to continuing professional development in line with relevant Institute requirements
* Chartered member of Procurement and Supply or working towards qualification.
Experience
* Supervisory experience within a small category team.
* Demonstrable experience of carrying out complex procurements for high value contracts and developing appropriate evaluation methods.
* Experience in planning, monitoring, and engaging with contractors and suppliers on pricing, service implementation, and service delivery
* Experience of managing and developing staff.
* Demonstrable experience in managing the procurement of collaborative initiatives within the NHS to support local, regional and national procurement initiatives.
Knowledge
* Understanding of the commercial mechanics of the NHS, or transferable knowledge from the private sector
* Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
* Knowledge and understanding of contract management.
* Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation. Trained in project management.
* Knowledge of contract law.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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