Job summary
Procurement Business Partner
Department: Procurement
Band 6 £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum
Hours: Full time per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.
The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our Procurement team in delivering a high-quality procurement service to the Trust. The successful candidate will have experience of conducting tendering processes within a public sector organisation and therefore have good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Also should have extensive experience of managing a team.
You will be a skilled negotiator, able to influence and manage internal customer expectations as well as maintaining good supplier relationships. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, be results focussed with a track record of savings and benefits delivery.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact Lisa Johnston - Head of Procurement by email L
Interview date: 2nd October 2024
Main duties of the job
Support the development, implementation and management of the procurement strategy and work plans to ensure compliance with andachievement of the trust's overall objectives.
Contribute to the delivery of highly effective, compliant and customer focused procurement services which meets the Trusts procurement and materials management requirements, including the Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) targets.
Support the development of promoting excellent customer relationships, balancing commercial and clinical considerations in the purchasing of products and services, and ensuring these are imbedded into contractual agreements.
Support the development of excellent customer/stakeholder relationships and ensuring that best value solutions are adopted by the trust. Take the lead in developing key strategies for sourcing and contract management within allocated division spend area.
Work with the Head of Procurement to monitor, measure and record the performance of the procurement and supply chain function against key result areas as outlined in the procurement strategy and work plans, and contribute to regular reports for trust committees and boards.
To assist as directed in managing day to day procurement issues, attending meetings, seminars, and representing the trust at regional and national procurement forums.
About us
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
1. Free on-site parking
2. Free tea and coffee
3. Great flexible workingopportunities
4. Discounted gym membership
5. Lease car scheme
6. Generous annual leave and pension scheme
7. On site nursery (chargeable)
8. Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
9. Work with line management and stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies for products and services within allocated division and ensure delivery of established savings targets within the portfolio.
10. Collaborate with other government agencies and NHS Trusts in identifying and establishing joint procurement initiatives that will deliver enhanced value for money.
11. Work with other NHS organisations and agencies, as directed to implement any changes within the supply chain in order to achieve cost effective supply solutions.
12. Seek continuous improvement within the supply chain, identifying potential risks and barriers to improvement. Ensuring that contractual arrangements reflect a requirement for suppliers to demonstrate service and cost improvement.
13. Promote and manage the rationalisation and optimisation of the vendor base, products and services, giving appropriate respect to risks and ensuring that specifications deliver standardisation.
14. Identify, recommend and when agreed implement appropriate alternative sources of products and suppliers for the Trust.
15. The Trust is required to act in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It is a requirement of this role to ensure the Trust is compliant with all legislative and regulated requirements relating to contracting and procurement within the sector.
16. To provide advice and guidance on procurement issues to all staff, ensuring that appropriate procurement processes are adopted in all cases and that published tender documentation is compliant with law, is fair and transparent, and promotes fair competition.
17. To ensure that the Trusts contracts register is managed and maintained in a timely manner, ensuring that data records are current and accurate.
18. Ensure that all contracts entered into by the Trust are fair and balanced, ensuring that risks are appropriately mitigated and/or apportioned appropriately and that any limitation in suppliers liability does not expose the Trust to unreasonable levels of risk.
19. Plan and undertake effective negotiations with suppliers within the allocated portfolio of product and services. Ensure best value is achieved by balancing cost and quality within contract terms.
20. Delivery of procurement savings in line with agreed targets defined in annual work plans and in-line with identified time lines.
21. Responsibility for ensuring that Trust staff comply with the Trusts processes, policies procedures and regulations.
22. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with other departments through regular contact and pro-active support, ensuring timely and effective response to all enquiries and requests for support.
23. Develop and maintain regular contact with key suppliers and stakeholders to ensure current market knowledge is exemplary, and able to inform sourcing decisions.
24. Undertake analysis of portfolio spends to identify and forecast benefits available and to prioritise actions.
25. Provide reports on progress and benefits delivered through action plans, comparing actual results to forecasted outcomes and adjusting plans accordingly.
26. Provide support, and where appropriate leadership in the delivery of effective and efficient, customer focused procurement services. Assist in achieving the delivery of Cost Improvement Plans (CIP) within designated division, that maximise commercial benefits for the Trust.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
27. Degree level or equivalent qualification in a commercial based subject.
28. Membership of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply at appropriate level
Desirable
29. Knowledge of Public procurement processes and regulations
30. Knowledge of contract law.
31. Knowledge of purchase to pay systems and other e-procurement tools.
32. Knowledge of the Carter Report into efficiencies within the NHS
Experience
Essential
33. Managing complex procurement projects including business case, options appraisal, tender documentation, tender evaluation, and contract award processes.
34. Supplier Relationship Management, including supplier performance, continuous improvement, and management of supplier expectations.
35. Customer Relationship Management, support to internal clients and delivery of agreed outcomes.
36. Experience of consistently delivering savings and benefits targets.
37. Market Analysis to support project decisions business case and options.
38. Spend analysis and development of workstreams with identified priorities.
39. Experience of using e-procurement tools including e-tendering, e-sourcing and reverse auctions.
40. Experience of creating and managing e-catalogues to facilitate corporate discipline within procurement activity.
41. Experience of interacting with senior executives, providing advice and guidance on procurement issues.
Skills
Essential
42. People management skills, able to resolve issues in a positive and productive manner.
43. Excellent negotiation skills, ability to deliver commercial advantage for the Trust, and resolve contractual disputes in an advantageous manner.
44. Excellent Commercial awareness, able to spot opportunities and ensure these are exploited to the benefit of the Trust.
45. Good IT skills able to use Microsoft office products to a good standard.
46. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to engage at all levels within the Trust.
47. Good time management skills able to identify priorities and ability to delegate effectively.
48. Good knowledge of contract law and ability to influence contract documentation to minimize risk for the Trust.
49. Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations and experience of managing procurement projects within closely defined processes.
Personal and people development
Essential
50. Positive and enthusiastic approach.
51. Inclusive Team focused supportive approach.
Desirable
52. Desire to learn, seeks continuous improvement.
53. Leads by example and inspires others to achieve.
Communication
Essential
54. Excellent written and oral communication Skills, able to engage at all levels within the Trust.
55. Ability to use visual communication tools such as Microsoft Office Applications