Job summary
Working Full time : 37.5 hours per week
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic team as a Senior Category Manager.
As Senior Category Manager you will be managing the Procurement Contracting function and assist the Procurement Manager in obtaining the maximum benefits from Trust expenditure on goods and services, seeking best value, reliability, responsiveness, and innovation from the suppliers.
To develop and oversee the delivery of the annual Procurement work plan.
To release additional cost savings, add value and ensure probity through the contracting process and ongoing performance monitoring of contracts and suppliers.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Category Manager is accountable to the Procurement Manager, supporting all aspects of the Trusts Procurement Cost improvement and cash releasing savings strategy.
The below outlines a selection of main duties, for further details and to review the full list of duties, please review the Job Description attached.
To manage a complex and varied contracts portfolio to support and contribute towards the department's annual work-plan.
To be able to present procurement and business ideas to a range of stakeholders.
To engage customers at all levels within both the internal organisation and external client organisations.
Work with Divisional Managers / Departmental Managers to identify specific projects for purchasing activity.
Discuss detailed and complex contractual issues with both NHS staff and prospective suppliers to ensure that contractual terms and obligations are fully understood and that both financial and supply risks are minimised.
Ensure that the appropriate procurement processes are followed with application of knowledge and experience of The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Cabinet Office Spend controls and any other legislation that may be relevant.
To be able to act in an autonomous manner in making financial recommendations ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and the Scheme of Delegation.
About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply, MCIPS accredited or actively working towards it. (Minimum Level 5 must have been achieved)
- Management qualification such as ILM or relevant experience, evidence of managerial development
- Evidence of continuing professional development through attendance of relevant courses.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the latest knowledge of Procurement Legislation.
- Significant experience of managing complex projects
- Significant experience of procurement processes including undertaking complex Tender process above threshold.
- Significant experience of working with a range of stakeholders at all levels of different organisations
- Experience co-ordinating the production of all the documentation required for the procurement process in liaison with other parties
Desirable
- Experience being responsible for procurement information systems
- Experience of service redesign within the NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent developed data analysis and interpretation skills involving highly complex data, with outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Able to demonstrate impact and proactive customer relationship building, with the ability to respect, influence and motivate a range of stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement in services whilst achieving professional and personal credibility.
- Extensive experience in developing/building effective working relationships with proven ability to manage conflict resolution; engage, lead, and develop others.
- Excellent level of planning and organisational skills with a strong work ethic and being able to solve complex challenges. Well-developed concentration skills and ability to prioritise/remain focused when workload is heavy and/or unpredictable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply, MCIPS accredited or actively working towards it. (Minimum Level 5 must have been achieved)
- Management qualification such as ILM or relevant experience, evidence of managerial development
- Evidence of continuing professional development through attendance of relevant courses.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the latest knowledge of Procurement Legislation.
- Significant experience of managing complex projects
- Significant experience of procurement processes including undertaking complex Tender process above threshold.
- Significant experience of working with a range of stakeholders at all levels of different organisations
- Experience co-ordinating the production of all the documentation required for the procurement process in liaison with other parties
Desirable
- Experience being responsible for procurement information systems
- Experience of service redesign within the NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent developed data analysis and interpretation skills involving highly complex data, with outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Able to demonstrate impact and proactive customer relationship building, with the ability to respect, influence and motivate a range of stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement in services whilst achieving professional and personal credibility.
- Extensive experience in developing/building effective working relationships with proven ability to manage conflict resolution; engage, lead, and develop others.
- Excellent level of planning and organisational skills with a strong work ethic and being able to solve complex challenges. Well-developed concentration skills and ability to prioritise/remain focused when workload is heavy and/or unpredictable.
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).
