Procurement Manager

Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager for a six-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing complex procurement projects, supporting larger initiatives, and leading a team within the public sector framework. The ideal candidate will possess extensive procurement experience, a degree-level education, and a commitment to achieving CIPS accreditation. This agile position offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional onsite meetings, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Agile Working Environment

Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing procurement projects is essential.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience required.
• Membership of CIPS (MCIPS) or significant progress toward MCIPS expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurement projects under Senior Procurement Manager's guidance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Implement efficient procurement processes to achieve value for money.

Skills

Public Sector Procurement

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

People Management

Education

Degree-level education

CIPS Membership (MCIPS)

Tools

CSU Procurement Systems

Job description

Job Overview

MLCSU Procurement provides clinical and non-clinical procurement services to ICBs within our geographic footprint. We have a team of approximately 27 procurement professionals and successfully achieved CIPS Corporate Accreditation standards in 2019 and 2023.

We are currently seeking a motivated and highly experienced procurement professional for a six-month Fixed Term contract as a Procurement Manager at Band 8a. The role involves managing complex procurement projects and supporting larger projects under the supervision of the Senior Procurement Manager for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB).

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Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate should be resilient, detail-oriented, and positive. A strong understanding of public sector procurement, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and its replacement PA2023, as well as Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, is essential.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership, and people management skills are required. Membership of CIPS (MCIPS) or significant progress toward MCIPS is expected, with a commitment to complete certification promptly. The role covers a broad geographic area, primarily Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB.

Working for Our Organization

Our hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. This role is agile, involving remote work and occasional onsite meetings mainly in Staffordshire. We are committed to staff development and offer various learning opportunities.

For more information, contact Hayley Smith at [email address] or 07770493216. Interviews will likely be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams.

Further Details / Informal Discussions

Name: Hayley Smith

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Email: [email address]

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team in developing the procurement function and delivering projects involving goods, services, and healthcare procurement.
• Execute healthcare and goods/services procurement activities under guidance from Senior Procurement Managers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and provide strategic leadership, potentially managing procurement staff.
• Manage processes to support effective procurement and customer commissioning cycles.
• Lead specific high-profile or complex procurement projects.
• Assist in managing customer relationships and ensure compliance with NHS and legal regulations.
• Communicate and negotiate effectively, making judgments on complex issues.
• Implement efficient procurement processes to achieve excellence and value for money.
• Provide expert advice on procurement activities aligned with national policies and legislation.
• Utilize CSU and government procurement systems for tenders, evaluations, and purchase orders.
• Conduct market research to foster innovation and change in procurement practices.

Person Specification

Experience

• Extensive experience managing procurement projects.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Member of CIPS (MCIPS) or progressing towards MCIPS, with a commitment to complete.
• Ability to challenge others professionally while maintaining trust and integrity.
• Understanding of NHS Contracts and Public Sector Procurement Regulations, including Provider Selection Regime 2023, Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and PA2023.