Are you looking to join and lead a dynamic and hardworking team of procurement professionals through an exciting period during the Commercial Development Directorates growth and consolidation? This is a great opportunity to lead the team in evolving its approach to procurement.

We are looking for a candidate (MCIPS-qualified) that has experience in leading teams and large-scale tender projects to come in and provide development and guidance to the team, as well as deputise for the Associate Director on senior and strategic procurement matters.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be both proficient in understanding and advising procurement legislation and updates, as well as confident in engaging with all levels of stakeholders across the Trust and local system.

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further please contact Thomas Morgan, Associate Director of Procurement and Contracts on 07596 831128 or thomas.morgan4@nhs.net.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• oRelevant first degree or equivalent relevant vocational qualification or training
• oQualified Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent demonstrable procurement experience
• oEvidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) post education learning, or postgraduate equivalent accreditation

Desirable

• oIn-depth professional knowledge gained through master's level qualification or equivalent, plus substantial degree of additional training and experience

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrated success working at a senior Procurement level within the NHS or other public sector organisations
• oExperience of reporting and presenting to Senior level committees, forums and meetings
• oSuccessfully providing professional leadership to the Procurement function
• oExperience of establishing and negotiating contracts with consultants and suppliers, and the management of complex commercial relationships
• oWell-developed analytical & problem solving skills with the ability to make decisions by determining key points from highly complex data and multiple information strands
• oExcellent staff management skills

Desirable

• oProven experience of writing new purchasing policies and ensuring effective implementation and on-going management
• oWorking knowledge of NHS and the issues facing Procurement in the public sector
• oProven record of achievement to deliver significant percentage reductions in cost over a sustained period
• oTraining and mentoring experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oFull understanding of EU Legislation in respect of Procurement (i.e. PCRs 2015, WTO GPA)
• oMeasurable specialist technical knowledge across the fields of purchasing and contracting including the Public Procurement Regulations, NHS SFI's
• oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, supporting partnership working
• oAbility to lead a Procurement team to deliver objectives
• oTo be personally motivated and to be able to motivate and enthuse others
• oAbility to analyse problems logically and generate innovative solutions
• oAbility to convert strategy into operational delivery
• oAbility to work under pressure, prioritise workload and deliver to tight timescales
• oHigh level of IT skills, advanced keyboard skills and good working knowledge and application of various MS packages

Desirable

• oAbility to influence staff at all levels and disciplines
• oWorking knowledge of the Atamis Tender Management eSystem

Other

Essential

• oTo be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust

Demonstration of Trust Values

Essential

• oPutting People First
• oPrioritising quality
• oBeing progressive, innovative and continually improve
• oBeing professional and honest
• oPromoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ, Robert Dolan House, 9 Alie Street

LONDON

E1 8DE

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