Integrated Procurement Manager
Job overview
The Procurement & Supplies Team is embarking on an exciting period of change as we start our journey to become a single procurement department across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to:
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust plus Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals).
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
The Integrated Procurement Manager role within the Procurement & Supplies Department is seen as a key role and an opportunity for candidates to join a vibrant, highly driven Procurement Team, based across numerous sites within the region.
The role is required within each of the Care Group facing Procurement Teams (Non-Clinical, Surgery and Medicine).
The role briefly consists of leading on self-identified and allocated projects, delivering against agreed timescales and outcomes for the specified areas across all or some of the Trust’s within the scope of the Procurement Team.
Manage and developing a team of geographically spread Lead/Divisional Buyers and Contract Managers, being responsible for their performance, training and well-being.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the leadership of a Buying Team within non clinical, comprising Estates and Facilities, IT, and Corporate Departments.
The postholder will identify and lead key strategic/complex projects and allocate projects to Lead/Divisional Buyers, being responsible for delivering against agreed timescales and outcomes for a specified Division across all or some of the Trust’s within the scope of the Integrated Procurement Team.This will include sourcing and procuring goods, equipment, materials and services which meet customer requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement.
Develop and implement an Integrated Procurement Strategy, in line with the various Trust’s SO’s and SFI’s, English Law, Public Procurement legislation, Departmental Policies and Procedures and NHS procurement guidance.
The post-holder will participate, and represent the team and work with Care Group teams, in delivering the Trust's objectives.
The role will also have an external focus buildingstrong external and managerial relationships and developing
partnerships with the relevant agencies.
Working for our organisation
The Procurement & Supplies Team will become part of One Lancashire and South Cumbria, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
As we move to a single procurement department, we are entering into an exciting period of change as we start our collaborative journey. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to:
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust plus Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals).
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria- MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply)
- Continued professional development of Procurement and/or Business related courses including Basic Contract Law, Public Procurement, Supplier Management.
- Evidence of significant personal development
- Degree (Business related)MBA in Business administration or equivalent Business related degree
- Degree (Non-Business related)Project Management qualification (eg) Prince 2 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential criteria- Substantial experience within a strategic procurement environment at a Lead/Senior Buyer level.
- Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment.
- Proven experience of leading/negotiating high value procurement projects.
- Current/up to date understanding of public procurement directives/legislation/contract law
- Experience of managing/developing tendering processes, producing specifications in accordance with customer requirements.
- NHS or Public Sector background in Procurement
- Experience of procurement of procuring services/equipment for Estates/Facilities, IT, Hospital Wards.
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at a senior level.
- Able to work independently and use own initiative with minimal supervision.
- Able to work under pressure, planning & prioritising to meet changing demands & timescales.
- Able to travel to/work from any hospital site within Cumbria/North Lancashire
- Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
- Ability and drive to use their initiative and work as part of a wider team.