Senior Procurement Manager

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Portsmouth is seeking a dynamic individual to lead procurement processes. This role requires a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply or an MBA holder in Strategic Procurement, with experience in public sector procurement and an ability to manage complex projects. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance and add value through collaborative partnerships. The organization promotes staff wellbeing and offers various benefits including an on-site wellness center.

Benefits

On-site Nursery

Free Beach Hut access

Wellness Centre with gym and swimming pool

LGBTQ and Race Equality networks

Qualifications

• Experience leading training and development activities.
• Experience of writing and implementing Strategic Procurement papers.
• Experience in Contract Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Procurement Commissioning Teams work plan.
• Manage procurement activities including complex projects.
• Ensure a user-friendly service and continuous improvement of functions.

Skills

Advanced procurement knowledge

Excellent written & oral communication skills

Management of resources and financial risks

Ability to work independently

Competent with Microsoft applications

Education

Qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (MCIPS)

MBA in Strategic Procurement or relevant equivalent

Job description

Band 8a: 55690 - 62682

Fixed term contract: 12 months

Full time hours: 37.5

Base: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub Block 4000 Lakeside North Harbour Western Road Cosham Portsmouth PO6 3EN

Dual-Site Role (Portsmouth & Isle of Wight) Travel between sites may be required

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust provide a full range of procurement services to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB). This includes Strategic and Category Sourcing for Commissioned Healthcare and non-Healthcare requirements and Operational Procurement. All procurement activity is undertaken in accordance with HIOWICB policies and governance arrangements

1. To take a lead role in the delivery and development of the Procurement Commissioning Teams work plan within the local health economy working in partnership with the ICB. This will include providing advice and guidance on appropriate procurement routes and processes compliance with all relevant legislation and bringing added value to the benefit of the Client.
2. Lead manage and deliver procurement activities including complex and high value requirements in partnership with stakeholders in accordance with the agreed workplans public procurement regulations and local governance arrangements.
3. Deliver a user-friendly non-bureaucratic service and be responsible for the management and continuous improvement of the Procurement functions and activities.

The primary client is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the role may involve work/collaboration with Integrated Care System stakeholders within HIoW as well as neighbouring systems and Contracting Authorities.

If you would like to be part of this dynamic team and feel that you can fulfil this post we would like to hear from you; Informal visits/conversations are highly recommended please contact

Please see attached Job description for additional information

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (MCIPS) or MBA in Strategic Procurement or relevant equivalent
• Senior specialist commercial / public sector procurement experience.
• Commercially astute in leading complex procurement projects.
• Experience of a client focused environment working in and building collaborative partnerships with multi-disciplinary teams in order to project manage/deliver procurements of varying value complexity and risk for a large organisation from initial planning through to contract award achieving cost reductions/efficiencies.
• Experience of leading training and development activities/initiatives
• Experience of writing and implementing Strategic Procurement/Options Papers.
• Experience of Contract Management.
• Experience of Supplier Relationship Management and building collaborative partnerships.

Desirable

• Project Management qualification.
• Experience of leading training and development (including Coaching and Mentoring).

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced procurement knowledge excellent understanding and knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime and UK Legislation (including e.g. TUPE Data Protection Freedom of Information Net Zero/Sustainability).
• Management of resources and financial risks and commercial acumen.
• Able to work as part of a large team and demonstrate good leadership skills in a fast changing environment.
• Able to use initiative and work independently.
• Politically astute and able to build robust networks and relationships.
• Able to develop and implement innovative ways of working.
• Well organised and able to prioritise workload of self and others.
• Excellent written & and oral communication skills.
• Competent with Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of specialist software for contract management electronic catalogues and databases and e-procurement systems to ensure efficient use of procurement enablement technologies.

Personal Qualities

Ability to:

• Clearly manage priorities in order to meet specific deadlines.
• Create develop and maintain working relationships with Clients to achieve corporate and team objectives.
• Secure action and agreement in others
• Communicate effectively and provide credible advice and guidance to all clients on all procurement related matters.
• Encourage and provide feedback to staff to aid their development.
• Establish and maintain strategic links with a range of external partners/stakeholders or supervise the links made through the team. Engage in external partners/stakeholders to gain their necessary level of contribution and commitment to the successful delivery of work.

Additional Information :

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills Financial, AXA, Horticulture, Market Research, Chemistry

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1