Commodity Manager - Commercial Team

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Glasgow is looking for a Commodity Manager to oversee cross-directorate contracts. This role requires excellent team management and communication skills, along with a degree or equivalent experience, and a relevant professional qualification. If you're motivated to improve resource efficiency and achieve value for money, apply now for this permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent is essential.
• Professional qualification in Procurement and Supply preferred.
• Knowledge of contract law is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum efficiency of resources.
• Achieve value for money across the portfolio.
• Manage risk and liability through negotiation.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

CIPS Professional Diploma Level 4

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift Pattern

The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00

Employment Type

This is a permanent full time post.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum efficiency of resources.
• Achieve value for money across the portfolio.
• Manage risk and liability through negotiation and procurement techniques.
• Lead all aspects of multi‑million pound cross‑directorate contracts, including analysis, selection, award and management.

Role Summary

The Commodity Manager post is vacant and will oversee the analysis, selection, award and management of cross‑directorate contracts within the team's portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent.
• Professional/Postgraduate qualification in Procurement and Supply (e.g., CIPS Professional Diploma Level 4) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of contract law and public procurement legislation.
• Excellent team management, communication and interpersonal skills.

Contact Information

Informal contact: Brian Roach – Deputy Head of Procurement, 0796 166 6882 or [e-mail]

Information for candidates:

EEO & Diversity Statement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community, promotes a culture of inclusion and prides itself on a diverse workforce.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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