Job summary
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) is looking to recruit a Procurement Manager that will join the existing procurement team; we are looking to recruit a pro-active, self motivated and ambitious Manager to join our Team.
The successful candidate will act as a lead expert in all aspects of procurement, providing professional advice to internal customers within the Trust. The Procurement Team are recognised across the NCA in providing a crucial role to the organisation, ensuring we deliver value for money for all the goods and services we buy.
Main duties of the job
You will manage a category area within the strategic sourcing team as part of the professional procurement service to the Trust, contributing to the development and achievement of the trusts procurement strategy and work plan. The post holder will support the Senior Procurement Manager on procurement issues and lead on key projects.
You will ensure that the service is sensitive, responsive and flexible to the changing needs of the Trust. Balanced with the need to remain cost effective, the main task is to provide a strong and effective professional service leading to the achievement of agreed targets, efficiencies and added value initiatives.
A key focus for the role is presenting the procurement function as a progressive, proactive, responsive and innovative concern in order to generate and drive uptake of negotiated contracts. Working closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change and deliver savings, process improvement and product standardisation.
CIPS qualified or working towards the qualification, plus experience in the Healthcare sector, though not essential, would be a distinct advantage.
Currently predominately home based - the role requires flexible working from Trust Offices and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role. Training and support is offered to the right candidates to ensure they can be successful in the role.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Further detail around the NCA Procurement Team, including our departmental structure and procurement department newsletter, can be found by visiting our website:Procurement :: Northern Care Alliance
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of this group. Appointments will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Further detail around the NCA Procurement Team, including our departmental structure and procurement department newsletter, can be found by visiting our website:Procurement :: Northern Care Alliance
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of this group. Appointments will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards MCIPS status
- A good standard of general educational incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement& Supply) or equivalent Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Project Management or IT quals
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and Understanding of Contracts and Frameworks
- Knowledge and understanding of all legislation, policy and guidance associated with competitive tendering and contract awards.
- Working knowledge and experience of conducting competitive tendering and awarding contracts using the Public Contract Regulations (PCR15)
- Knowledge and understanding of category management
- Working knowledge & experience of Standing Financial Instructions and Group Governance Framework Manual to ensure all requisitions / orders / contracts comply with organisational policies
Skills
Essential
- Project and change management skills and experience
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, IT, presentation
- Ability to manage time, plan, organise and prioritise workload to fulfill the requirements of the role
- Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from improvement
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within a procurement environment
- Experience of delivering procurement projects with a proven track record of success in delivering benefits and savings
- Experience of managing various stakeholders including third party organisations to deliver results through influence and persuasion
- Line management experience including setting objectives, conducting appraisals
Desirable
- Experience of managing, developing and leading teams of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards MCIPS status
- A good standard of general educational incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement& Supply) or equivalent Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Project Management or IT quals
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and Understanding of Contracts and Frameworks
- Knowledge and understanding of all legislation, policy and guidance associated with competitive tendering and contract awards.
- Working knowledge and experience of conducting competitive tendering and awarding contracts using the Public Contract Regulations (PCR15)
- Knowledge and understanding of category management
- Working knowledge & experience of Standing Financial Instructions and Group Governance Framework Manual to ensure all requisitions / orders / contracts comply with organisational policies
Skills
Essential
- Project and change management skills and experience
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, IT, presentation
- Ability to manage time, plan, organise and prioritise workload to fulfill the requirements of the role
- Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from improvement
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within a procurement environment
- Experience of delivering procurement projects with a proven track record of success in delivering benefits and savings
- Experience of managing various stakeholders including third party organisations to deliver results through influence and persuasion
- Line management experience including setting objectives, conducting appraisals
Desirable
- Experience of managing, developing and leading teams of staff
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).