Job summary
The Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic procurement professional to join the Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient end to end procurement service across a range of Corporate categories to internal stakeholders and business units.
The post holder will take responsibility for negotiating high-value or complex tenders and contracts for goods and services across the Corporate categories, achieving the most advantageous outcomes for the Trust.
The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department takes responsibility for developing strategies to meet the procurement needs of individual business units and the Trust as a whole, and for delivering measurable savings from revenue expenditure in line with the Trust's formal Savings Plan. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Procurement Manager to join the Procurement department within the Corporate team; a role which will be pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Conduct formal high-value tenders in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
Create and draft tender documents and notices for publication to FTS.
Conduct detailed evaluation of tender returns, using appropriate financial assessment and purchasing and supply criteria. Lead and guide business units and project stakeholders through the evaluation of tender responses.
Award contracts, providing formal de-briefings to suppliers, service providers and departments as necessary.
Prepare and update tender reports and record/report savings.
Ensure that Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders, Procurement policies and other internal governance requirements are followed.
Ensure that procedures are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the organisation.
To deliver against agreed annual cost reduction targets and report on action taken, taking specialist responsibility for specific Corporate categories.
Develop and manage relationships with business units, stakeholders, managers, suppliers.
To liaise with senior procurement staff within other NHS Trusts and partners to identify opportunities for improving value across the ICS.
To ensure appropriate stakeholder input into the procurement decision-making process and specification requirements.
Market engagement with suppliers, service providers & framework providers.
Prepare Freedom of Information files and provide responses.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) is one of the UK's premier Foundation Trusts, with an operating budget in excess of £1bn. It provides a broad range of healthcare services to the population of South Yorkshire and beyond.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent experience/ qualifications)
- Holding or studying towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Diploma, or at least NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject.
Desirable
- A degree in a business-related subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and relevant experience in end to end public procurement
- Responsibility for managing complex tenders
- Engaging and providing guidance to internal stakeholders
- Lead evaluations and moderation of tender responses
Desirable
- Lead, developed and implemented service contracts projects
Further Training
Essential
- Must be prepared to become CIPs qualified
Desirable
- Completed Central Government Transforming Public Procurement training modules for Procurement Act 2023
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to interrogate financial data and identify anomalies including spend patterns and cost saving opportunities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Basic management/supervision training
- Commercial Negotiation training
- Project Management training
- Knowledge of Contract Law
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrable leadership qualities
- Adaptable to change
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent experience/ qualifications)
- Holding or studying towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Diploma, or at least NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject.
Desirable
- A degree in a business-related subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and relevant experience in end to end public procurement
- Responsibility for managing complex tenders
- Engaging and providing guidance to internal stakeholders
- Lead evaluations and moderation of tender responses
Desirable
- Lead, developed and implemented service contracts projects
Further Training
Essential
- Must be prepared to become CIPs qualified
Desirable
- Completed Central Government Transforming Public Procurement training modules for Procurement Act 2023
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to interrogate financial data and identify anomalies including spend patterns and cost saving opportunities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Basic management/supervision training
- Commercial Negotiation training
- Project Management training
- Knowledge of Contract Law
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrable leadership qualities
- Adaptable to change
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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).
