Job summary
Following amerger between St Barnabas Hospices and Martlets, we are seeking an experiencedProcurement Manager to manage over £10m of non-pay spend across ourorganisation which consists of two adult hospices, one childrens hospice,and a network of 35 charity shops.
Working closelywith our clinical, operational, income generation and estates teams, you willensure the procurement of topic quality healthcare equipment, plus many othergoods and services needed for all aspects of the operation of our leadinghospice charity.
Your work willdirectly support our vital clinical care, whilst also contributing enormouslyto the financial sustainability of our charity by delivering cost savings andvalue for money.
Main duties of the job
Please see the job description for a full list of all duties and responsibilities for this Procurement Manager post.
About us
Youll be joining our organisationat a very exciting time, as St Barnabas Hospices and Martlets Hospice are in the process of merging. Bringing our teams and resources together, as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce.
Were committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer various family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key purpose of this role is to strengthen the commercial capability of St Barnabas Hospice (Sussex) Ltd (STBH) through the effective management of contracts, by proactively managing contracts, monitoring and ensuring their delivery in line with contractual KPIs and minimising commercial risk to the organisation. The Contracts & Procurement Manager will be developing and maintaining strong relationships with commissioners and other partners to retain business and develop opportunities for further business, liaise with Directors and Heads of and produce monthly reports for each on contract delivery, manage the annual renegotiation of contracts with commissioners, updating KPIs and budgets, then ensuring business intelligence, finance and operations are updated, and proactively scanning for opportunities to generate new business opportunities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Experience of working in a healthcare setting at a senior level Programme, project and change management experience Experience of managing capital and complex programmes Actively involved in leading procurement processes
Desirable
2. Experience of working within a hospice or charity setting Evidence of influencing quality improvement across organisational and professional boundaries (desirable)
Qualifications
Essential
3. Masters degree/higher qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of continued personal and professional development
Desirable
4. Qualification in Lean Methodology (desirable)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
5. Ability to think and act strategically and to articulate a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills Ability to make a positive contribution and handle constructive challenge Innovative and collaborative approach Intellect and ability to command the respect of clinical staff, academics and managers Ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders and in a complex environment Ability to manage competing demands Ability to work as part of team Ability to deliver challenging messages whilst maintaining confidence of the profession