Public Sector Procurement & Commissioning Lead

Oxford Health NHS Trust; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a Procurement and Commissioning Manager on a fixed-term basis to lead commissioning activity for Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Services, aligning with governance and value-for-money objectives.

You will manage procurement projects, support service redesign and market shaping, and provide expert advice to clinical and corporate leaders while ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks and information governance.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of procurement regulations (PCR, PSR and PA23).
• Expert knowledge of public sector tendering, commissioning cycle, market analysis, contract management.
• Understanding of NHS commissioning frameworks and service redesign principles.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience. Full CIPS membership or equivalent commissioning qualification/experience.
• Experience with transformation programmes.
• Experience of working with the voluntary sector and involving people with lived experience in service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of commissioning activity for the Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Services, supporting redesign and ongoing contract management.
• Ensure activity is compliant with statutory and governance frameworks and aligned to priorities.
• Provide expert advice to senior clinical, operational and corporate leaders on commissioning and procurement matters.

Skills

Procurement regulations (PCR, PSR, PA{

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a Procurement and Commissioning Manager on a fixed-term basis to lead commissioning activity for Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Services, aligning with governance and value-for-money objectives.

You will manage procurement projects, support service redesign and market shaping, and provide expert advice to clinical and corporate leaders while ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks and information governance.