Non Clinical - Procurement Manager Centre Lead

  • Department Procurement
  • Salary £37,338 - £52,809 per annum/pro rata
  • Closing Date 17/11/2024
  • Location Shrewsbury Business Park
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 6-7
  • Job ref 223-PMC-807
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

We are seeking a Procurement Centre Lead. The role will be either a Band 7 or Band 6 dependant upon experience.  For the Band 7, we would love to hear from procurement professionals with NHS experience of working within a clinical category, however significant procurement experience ideally within the public sector and with the willingness to learn a new category would be equally favourable.  For the Band 6 we would be looking for someone ideally with some knowledge of procurement / stores or Logistics within the public sector, however a positive attitude and willingness to learn is essential as we are willing to develop the right person.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will be expected to provide professional procurement advice, and to lead the procurement process to deliver best value and service to the member Trust/s. They will strategically manage non pay expenditure within the respective centres/divisions. To take lead responsibility for the delivery of strategic and operational procurement within centres/divisions.
  • To take lead responsibility for the delivery of strategic and operational procurement within  centres/divisions.
  • To deliver aspects of a complex contracts work plan and participate in appropriate consortia. This will include the achievement of annual savings targets, compliance with all legislation, identifying areas for future investigation and bringing added value to the benefit of the Trust/s.
  • To take the lead in all relevant internal and external meetings to raise the profile and improve service delivery of the procurement function.
  • Work at centre/division level to review non pay spend and identify cost improvement initiatives in conjunction with centre manager and deputy manager and Head of Procurement.
  • Responsible for delivering CIP for centre/division non pay procurement initiatives.
  • Work across Trusts/divisions to collaborate across the ICS where necessary to deliver mutual benefits.
  • To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.  

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service (SHPS) is a shared service delivering professional procurement services for The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust, The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Integrated Care Board.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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