Procurement jobs in United Kingdom

This Commercial Procurement Analytics Manager role will support key procurement analytics deliverables across all teams within the Commercial Procurement Services team, as well as supporting initiatives across North‐East London (NEL). The role will assist with the implementation of the BHRUT vision and strategy for Commercial Procurement, as approved by the Trust Board, with a specific focus on supporting across the entire spectrum of procurement analytics. It will also involve working as part of a team of Procurement analytics staff to work and support collaboratively in a matrix structure on a project and programme specific basis, as directed by the Associate Directors of Commercial Procurement Strategy, Governance and Reporting, Commercial Procurement Supply Chain Operations and Transformation, and the Head of Commercial Procurement Analytics.

• Support with the development of operational and strategic plans that deliver savings and provide improved value for money across all teams within the Commercial Procurement Services team as well as on a Trust‑wide basis.
• Support with the development and ongoing management of the Procurement Analytics Model (PAM) and any other procurement analytics models, databases (e.g. SQL) and programmes; specifically lead within the Commercial Procurement analytics team on PAM enhancements linked to data architecture, analysis and data modelling.
• Support operational delivery and provide capacity in Procurement analytics in relation to the Trust's Automated Inventory Management System (AIMS) Omnicell, finance and procurement system (SBS), Procurement Analytics Model (PAM), procurement catalogue system (GHX) and all other Trust and NEL systems/processes.
• Lead procurement analytics planning across the Commercial Procurement Services function and NEL, linked to data architecture, analysis and data modelling.
• Drive efficiency and improvement outcomes across the Commercial Procurement Services function, using data architecture, analysis and data modelling tools to develop and improve transactional procurement systems and processes and data analytics related procurement activities and outputs.

• Professional qualification in Procurement analytics across the areas of P2P, data analytics, catalogue management or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development across the spectrum of Procurement analytics; specifically P2P, Data and catalogue management.
• Graduate qualification in a Procurement analytics and/or data analytics related field or equivalent experience.
• Working towards full Professional qualification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS). 
• Postgraduate / Professional qualification in or equivalent experience working in a data service.
• Working towards or has the DAMA associate level qualification in Data Management.
• SQL related qualification or equivalent significant experience.

• Full Professional qualification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent full qualification and membership or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate Procurement analytics related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
• Prince 2 Project Management qualification or equivalent.
• Postgraduate Data Analysis related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
• Systems Informatics postgraduate related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience – e.g. SQL and database development.

• Good knowledge of best in class procurement analytics and best practice.
• Experience of working in procurement function within an NHS acute organisation.
• Good team working skills, able to effectively work in small and large teams in a matrix structure within the service and organisation‑wide.
• Experience of supporting risk management and risk mitigation plans relating to Procurement analytics across P2P, transactional procurement, procurement data analytics and catalogue management.
• Strong experience of working across Procurement analytics, P2P, procurement information, procurement reporting, procurement data analytics and catalogue management services.
• Experience persuading and influencing operational stakeholders and peers.
• Proven experience of capability to support planning over short, medium and long‑term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Experience of supporting the management of change across the spectrum of Procurement analytics, P2P, procurement information, procurement reporting, procurement data analytics and catalogue management services.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on outcomes and supporting transformational projects and programmes.
• Experience of supporting the defining, reporting and analysis approaches to meet the business requirements of the organisation.
• Experience of managing internal and external stakeholders for the delivery of procurement related reporting and data analysis, including working with stakeholders to prioritise demands across P2P, Data, Sourcing and catalogue management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written/oral), and the ability to interact with staff and key stakeholders and customers.
• Good decision‑making skills, with the ability to organise, delegate, control, and deliver own and team’s (in a matrix approach) work to required quality standards.
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working, persistent, resilient and able to use creative flair to achieve success across P2P, transactional procurement and procurement data analytics.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision and to prioritise work of self and others, either directly or indirectly in a matrix structure.
• Evidence of supporting the introduction of "best practice" and demonstrating successful implementation and evaluation of Procurement analytics initiatives.
• Experience of supporting the implementation of Procurement analytics related efficiencies and change management outcomes.

• Knowledge of Enterprise Data Management concepts.
• Knowledge of GDPR and its implementation in the NHS/Public Sector.

• Data analytics skills linked to Procurement analytics management and procurement.
• Operational planning, implementation and management skills, with the ability to think analytically and also creatively and laterally in respect of resolving data analytics related technical problems.
• Proficient understanding of current trends in procurement P2P, transactional procurement and procurement data analytics solutions and products appropriate to the NHS, and their use in the delivery of commercial procurement outcomes.
• Good understanding of business processes, systems and data analysis techniques.
• Good understanding of using contract management systems, electronic catalogue management systems (e.g. GHX), procurement sourcing systems (e.g. Due North) and finance and procurement systems; in particular SBS.
• Good understanding of developing and using procurement data dashboards and data analytics tools such as Power BI and CliqView.
• Strong skills in data analysis, interrogation and reporting of key data sets for stakeholders; in particular the ability to manipulate complex data to help inform operational outputs and key decisions.
• Ability to define and deliver procurement operational systems and process solutions, analysing and developing requirements in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Able to develop and gain agreement on new methods of operation where peer group may have alternative views.
• Good level of IT skills and excellent working knowledge of various MS packages.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good verbal and written skills; specifically the ability to write and articulate complex matters in simple language to appeal to multiple audiences.
• Able to interpret sets of information including service activity and trend data, policy and best practice information.
• Operates with a positive outlook, is solution‑focused and is dedicated to improving relationships for improved patient outcomes.
• Self‑motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems.
• Adaptable and able to demonstrate resilience in difficult situations.
• Strong visible team member delivery style; leading by example with the ability to work in a matrix structure as both an effective team member and team leader.
• Good relationship‑building skills and ability to form constructive, credible operational relationships at all levels through high professional credibility.

• Experience of developing and managing SQL and other systems databases.
• End to end operational and strategic P2P transactional procurement skills or equivalent transferable skills.

• Energy and enthusiasm for commitment to high environmental standards.
• Strong identity with the core values of the public service and the NHS.
• Compassionate and empathetic.
• Professional approach with ability to undertake hands‑on delivery.

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