200993 (PP) Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two enthusiastic Procurement Team Leads to enhance their procurement excellence. This permanent role offers the chance to oversee daily operations and manage a dedicated team, ensuring optimal patient care through effective procurement solutions. With a focus on collaboration with clinical staff and finance colleagues, you'll play a vital role in shaping procurement frameworks. The agile work environment allows for flexibility, making this a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about delivering high-quality services in healthcare.

Benefits

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Eight public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Access to NHS Scotland pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement with a focus on delivering value-added solutions.
• Strong data analysis and management skills to oversee procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to identify service improvements.
• Lead tendering projects and manage supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Data analysis skills

Customer-focused approach

Ability to work autonomously

Proven management experience

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week starting 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This reduction will be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. The advert and any subsequent offer/contract will reflect the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37-hour week immediately, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week temporarily, with pay, until rosters or working patterns are adjusted.

We support disabled candidates, candidates with long-term conditions, or those who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

Role Overview

NHS Lothian’s Procurement Department seeks two enthusiastic Procurement Team Leads to develop into a centre of excellence. Join a high-achieving, supportive team dedicated to providing clinicians with value-added procurement solutions and excellent patient care.

Reporting to the Assistant Procurement Managers, this permanent role involves overseeing daily operations, managing Buyers and Lead Buyers within our Category Teams, and implementing our strategic sourcing workplan.

The Procurement Team Lead will collaborate with clinical staff to deliver procurement solutions that ensure optimal patient care, and with finance colleagues to achieve value-for-money and cost-effective outcomes. They will also work with regional and national partners to develop procurement frameworks.

Work Environment

NHS Lothian adopts an agile approach allowing for both home and office working.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engage with stakeholders to identify service improvements
2. Lead tendering projects
3. Manage supplier performance
4. Ensure compliance with procurement policies
5. Shape future national frameworks

Required Skills and Experience

• Procurement experience
• Data analysis skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Proven management experience

Desirable Qualities

• Experience in change management
• Understanding of business assurance processes

Perks and Benefits

• Minimum 27 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing with service
• Eight public holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
• Access to staff benefits and promotions
• Equal employment opportunities
• Career development and training opportunities
• Access to NHS Scotland pension scheme

Why NHS Lothian?

NHS Lothian prioritizes delivering excellent patient care. The Procurement department supports clinical teams by ensuring high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective services. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support health locally and nationally.

You must have the legal right to work in the UK, evidenced in your application.

• 2 x Team Leader (Band 5)

Contact

For queries or informal discussions, contact:

• Susan Thomson, Commodity Manager: 07815 605472
• Adrian Teather, Procurement Manager: 07989 761669