Job description

Job responsibilities

Working with the Senior Procurement Manager, as the Procurement Manager for the Estates and Facilities category, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of high-value and complex procurement projects that support the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient Estates and Facilities services across the region.

You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions in line with service need, achieve significant savings and efficiencies, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional looking to influence a major category of spend across a regional portfolio while supporting the delivery of highquality, patient focussed care.

Main Areas of Responsibility Lead high value Estates and Facilities collaborative procurement projects Deliver savings, efficiencies, and value-for-money outcomes across the portfolio Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle across a range of Estates and Facilities category projects, including market analysis, supplier engagement, tender development, evaluation and contract award, ensuring successful mobilisation and effective contract managementthroughout the contract lifecycle. Build strong relationships with Estates and Facilities stakeholders across the region at all levels Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and governance requirements Supervise, support and develop staff across the category Contribute to category strategies and collaborative procurement programmes Monitor performance, savings delivery, and procurement outcomes

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language - GCSE level Grade 4
• CIPS Professional qualification or substantial experience of working within a procurement environment at a senior level
• Continued professional development of Procurement and/or Business related courses including Basic Contract law, Public Procurement Regulations, Tendering, & Supplier Management

Desirable

• Supervisory/management qualification or equivalent
• Project management qualification or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Previous Senior Buyer experience within a complex, multi-site procurement environment
• Working and detailed knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations
• Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholder groups
• Experience of working in a busy target driven environment to deliver demanding savings targets

Desirable

• Experience of working in other public and private sector organisations
• Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
• Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time and within a varied portfolio
• Additional expertise in Contract & Supplier Management, Contract Law and Negotiation Skills

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally
• Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and financial skills to manage complex high value contracts
• Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format
• Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff
• Ability to lead teams and facilitate meetings
• Ability to influence senior members of staff and gain credibility within a category management structure
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change

Other Specific Qualities

Essential

• Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels & at senior meetings
• Flexible approach to working times and location and must be able to travel to and between sites in Lancashire and South Cumbria
• Adaptable to changing demands or service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across One LSC Trusts

Haslingden Road,

Blackburn,

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)