Procurement Manager

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a Contracts Optimisation Manager to lead multi-disciplinary procurement programmes and deliver savings across NHS contracts in Scotland. You will collaborate with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to optimise current and future opportunities while maintaining NHS procurement standards.

The role reports to the Contracts Optimisation Manager and requires extensive senior NHS contract experience, CIPS qualification, and a strong track record in achieving significant

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification is preferred or required.
• Experience delivering significant savings in large-scale contracts.
• Senior-level NHS contract implementation and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary procurement programmes across NHS Tayside.
• Drive optimisation of current and future contract opportunities to deliver best value.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders and supplier relationships.

Education

CIPS qualification

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.

The Contracts Optimisation Manager will lead multi-disciplinary financial recovery programmes across NHS Tayside in support of significant improvement and savings and will play a lead role in collaborating and sharing best practice and contractual commitments with other partner Boards. This is an exciting role which drives optimisation of current and future contract opportunities with the clear aim of supporting clinical and non-clinical stakeholders deliver excellence at the lowest possible cost; and so will have a direct influence on behaviours at the sharp end internally and on contract and supplier relationship management.

Reporting directly to the Contracts Optimisation Manager, the role will also contribute to NHS Tayside's Procurement workplan delivery and financial recovery to ensure our commitment to continuous improvement as well as sustainability. The ideal candidate will be CIPS qualified; have a proven track record of significant savings; extensive senior level experience of NHS contract implementation and compliance; and an expert knowledge of the Procurement Journey.

• Informal enquiries to:

Nick Garrad, Contracts Optimisation Manager email: [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 36 Hours per week

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.