This role will work within the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC) team hosted by UHB, responsible for providing dedicated contract management support to all Trusts of which BSOL PC are responsible for.
Subsidiary companies associated with any of our Trusts including Summerhill Services Limited (SSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Providers of Estates and Facilities Management services to over 50 sites throughout the West Midlands.
The Post holder will be a key member of the Procurement team reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager on a day-to-day basis, supporting the delivery of the overall aims and objectives of the Procurement department by undertaking a range of functions, which includes but is not limited to:
1. Directly involved in the agreement, monitoring and management of BSOL PC Contracts and SLAs.
2. Manage Contracts in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and legal requirements. The Post holder will deal with all issues relating to the delivery, monitoring & review of all such Contracts.
3. The post holder will provide data processing (in line with contract KPIs), systems development and analysis of complex and sensitive information and will be expected to report and liaise with BSOL PC and ICS stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
* Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can.
* Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), plus specialist expertise in procurement and contract management obtained via further training and experience or equivalent post graduate diploma level qualification.
Desirable
* Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Foundation Diploma in Procurement Supply or working towards.
* Cabinet Office or equivalent training undertaken regarding The Procurement Act 2023.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management.
* Evidence of relevant experience in a similar role.
* Experience of setting up / monitoring / management and negotiating contracts.
* Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups.
* Sound knowledge of contract management.
* Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & Supply.
* Knowledge of principles of contracting (law and content), procurement and the tendering process.
Desirable
* Experience of activity modelling, forecasting, market analysis and business case appraisal.
* Experience in using online platforms such as Atamis and Advise Inc.
* Knowledge of National and Bespoke Trust Contracts.
* Knowledge of Information Governance guidelines and the Freedom of Information Act.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Communication/Relationship Skills:
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at all levels.
* Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills.
* Good verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to explain highly complex issues.
* Ability to work as a core member of a team.
* Analytical & Judgement skills:
* Familiarity with computerised finance systems and ability to use systems for financial analysis and reporting, including spreadsheets and databases.
* Ability to communicate highly complex financial information and technical concepts to colleagues both verbally and written within the Trust and externally.
* Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way.
* Ability to analyse complex information and /or present in a clear format.
* Negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to stay calm in difficult situations e.g. confrontational meetings.
* Planning & Organisational skills:
* Ability to work independently within clearly defined policies and procedures.
* IT Skills:
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word.
* Ability to translate and manipulate highly complex performance, information and financial issues into concise reports.
* Physical Skills:
* Flexible approach to working.
* Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
* Maintain a professional Code of Conduct in line with Trust policy.
* Ability to remain calm and perform consistently in stressful situations.
* Planned and organised approach.
* Ability to work without substantial supervision.
* Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development in accordance with the requirements of the professional bodies.
* Commitment to development and training of staff.
* Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation.
* Ability to travel to fulfil the role involving frequent travel both between hospital sites and offsite elsewhere, as required.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Regent Court,
Second Floor, 14, George Road,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B15 1NT
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