Job summary The three Partner Trusts (Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust and York &Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) have an objective of creating a single procurement function to supporting thesustainable provision of clinical and non-clinical services. Newly formed Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative, hosted by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, will provideprocurement and supply chain services to its Partner Trusts, and may extend over time to service other bodies within the Integrated Care System. You will work as the Head of Supply Chain across all Partner Trusts as a credible supply chain lead providing strategic advice and guidance to clinical and corporate colleagues. You will act as a trusted supply chain head encouraging collaboration between Care Groups and Procurement across all Partner Trusts to maximise procurement and commercial outcomes for the patients in our care. You will, through the agreed policies and procedures, support the Deputy Director of Supply Chain in managing the supply chain service across multiple trusts to identify supply chain projects, saving opportunities and manage contract performance of NHS Supply Chain within the constraints of the collaborative's strategic plan. You will provide a commercially focused, dynamic service which encourages innovation, delivers value and achieves social value and sustainability improvements for Partner Trusts. Main duties of the job You will investigate complex supply chain enquiries, provide advice and contribute to corporate reporting across all three trusts. You will present the procurement collaborative as a progressive, responsive and innovative group who provide new thinking which works collaboratively to positively influence others' perception concerning the value of effective and efficient supply chain services ensuring that a cost effective work programme is developed and maintained to achieve target financial savings. Candidates can select their base, although will be expected to attend all Trust sites to build relationships with our customers, flexible working ispromoted and you will be expected to manage own time in the most efficient way to meet deadlines and achieve objectives. Present the procurement collaborative as a progressive, responsive and innovative group who provide new thinking which works collaboratively to positively influence others' perception concerning the value of effective and efficient procurement and supply chain services. Lead a team of 3 Trust Supply Chain Managers and will actively support them in with their own development needs and aspirations. Supporting Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative in delivering its 10 aims and objectives. About us The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 356-25-6991823 Job locations Any Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative Site Grimsby/ Hull/ Scarborough/ York Grimsby/ Hull/ Scarborough/ York HU3 2JZ Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Requires specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience having worked in previous supply chain positions. Knowledge of supply chain strategy acquired by professional qualification (CIPS/CILT) or vocational level 4 plus degree or equivalent experience. Additional specialist knowledge in supply chain management obtained via further training to post graduate level or equivalent experience. Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Desirable Leadership qualification or equivalent experience. Experience Essential Experience in managing teams across various sites. Experience of implementing strategy with evidence of monetary savings and innovative ways of working. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of performance measurement. Demonstrable knowledge of risk assessment and contingency planning. Desirable NHS experience. Experience of using inventory management systems to suit the needs to the service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Requires specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience having worked in previous supply chain positions. Knowledge of supply chain strategy acquired by professional qualification (CIPS/CILT) or vocational level 4 plus degree or equivalent experience. Additional specialist knowledge in supply chain management obtained via further training to post graduate level or equivalent experience. Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Desirable Leadership qualification or equivalent experience. Experience Essential Experience in managing teams across various sites. Experience of implementing strategy with evidence of monetary savings and innovative ways of working. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of performance measurement. Demonstrable knowledge of risk assessment and contingency planning. Desirable NHS experience. Experience of using inventory management systems to suit the needs to the service. 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Any Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative Site Grimsby/ Hull/ Scarborough/ York Grimsby/ Hull/ Scarborough/ York HU3 2JZ Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)