Contract Implementation and Compliance Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is recruiting a Contract Compliance and Implementation Manager to lead procurement and contracting activity from Ayrshire Central Hospital. You will manage a large contract portfolio, run procurements from requirement to award, and report on suppliers and tenders.

The role requires degree level education, CIP S qualification, and strong leadership, data analysis, and change-management skills. Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent.
• Professional/Postgraduate qualification in Purchasing and Supplies, e.g. Diploma of C.I.P.S. or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience within the Procurement profession with diverse stakeholders.
• Able to evidence a successful track record in Procurement and change management.
• Evidence of good leadership skills.
• Significant experience with computerised supply chain systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead on procurement and contracting activity.
• Manage a large and varied contract portfolio.
• Undertake procurements from requirement identification to contract award.
• Analyse and report on products, suppliers, and tenders.
• Organise product trials, analyse use and savings opportunities.
• Improve service delivery through best practice in contracting and procurement.

Skills

Procurement experience

Leadership

Data analysis

IT literacy

Change management

Education

Degree level or equivalent

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Tools

Supply chain software

Job description

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract Compliance and Implementation Manager within our Procurement department based at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

Hours and Shift Pattern:

2x 36 hours - 6 months Fixed Term

1x 36 hours - 12 month Fixed Term

What you will do:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are looking for an experienced Contract Implementation & Compliance Manager to lead on procurement and contracting activity.

This role will have responsibility for delivering numerous, complex contracts, this will include:-

• Managing a large and varied contract portfolio
• Undertaking and managing procurements from identifying a requirement to the awarding of the contract using procurement and sourcing principles
• Analyse and report on a range of subjects including, products, suppliers and tender evaluation
• Organise product trials, analyse product use and supply, investigate savings opportunities and implement and report accordingly
• Maximising cost savings and efficiencies in the contracting and procurement process
• Developing and managing a range of suppliers
• And improving on service delivery through the use of best practice

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative procurement professional.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent level
• Professional/Postgraduate qualification in Purchasing and Supplies, e.g. Diploma of C.I.P.S. or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience within the Procurement profession and have worked in an environment where a high level of interface with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers is required.
• Able to evidence a successful track record in Procurement.
• Able to demonstrate a successful track record in change management.
• Evidence of good leadership skills.
• Can demonstrate significant experience working with computerised supply chain systems and extensive IT literacy, involving data analysis and presentation
• Experience gained within a leading edge environment applying best practice procurement and change management processes.
• Experience in leading the delivery of significant economic and service benefits form joint working activities (cross sector/organisation).
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Possesses high level data analysis skills.

Full UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact:

Zoe Fance, Head of Procurement - [e-mail]

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

Please visit here for further information.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.