Job summary
Do
you want to implement change and make a difference within the NHS?
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is looking for an Assistant Purchasing Manager to join
their Non-Clinical Procurement and Contracting team. You will be confident in
communication to colleagues across the Trust, be analytical in approach and
comfortable in dealing with large and small suppliers. Experience in Public
Sector Procurement is required.
Full
NHS benefits-27 days Leave + Bank Holidays, excellent pension scheme, staff
discounts, Health & Wellbeing support.
Supplies
and Procurement are based in offices within a warehouse adjacent to St James
University Hospital in the centre of Leeds. The teams work to a flexible
hybrid model including consistent days in the office during the working week.
This is a full time substantive position working Monday to Friday. 37.5
hrs/wk
Expected Shortlisting
Date
23/06/2025
Planned Interview
Date
07/07/2025
Main duties of the job
Under
the direction of the Head of Contracts Non-Clinical you will be responsible
for the tendering a wide range of high value, complex goods and services
through to contract award, in accordance with the Trust Standing Financial
Instructions, Public Contract Regulations, Provider Selection Regime or
Procurement Act 2023.
The
post requires the individual to work with stakeholders across the Trust to
ensure specifications, tenders and contracts fully meet the needs of the
Trust and ensure regular strategic meeting are held with suppliers. Liaison
at senior levels within the Trust and with the supplier is essential.
Negotiate
a range of contracts as agreed with the Head of Contracting providing best
value across the range of goods and services.
Identify
new suppliers for goods and services to ensure the Trust is at the forefront
of technology whilst maintaining value for money procurement.
Ensure
that savings and efficiency gains are correctly gathered and reported.
About us
The
Supplies & Procurement department is made up of nearly 150 individuals,
including Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Contracting teams,
e-Procurement, Receipt & Distribution and Logistics team. We pride
ourselves on being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. Your
Health & Wellbeing is our priority, we have H&W Champions, Mental
Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Program, Money Buddies and lots
more! We aim to provide a Neuro-inclusive workspace for colleagues.
Our
Leeds Way values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we
see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed
by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.
Our
five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See
Attached Job Description, which is under review. If you have any questions,
please do ask: julie.thrippleton1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
See
Attached Job Description, which is under review. If you have any questions,
please do ask: julie.thrippleton1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards or completed CIPS or evidence of relevant experience
- Holder of the Government Commercial Function TPP Certificate (Procurement Act Training Modules)
Desirable
- Procurement Act 2023 Deep Dive
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to concentrate for regular and occasionally prolonged periods of time, without allowing yourself to become distracted/lose focus.
- Your ability to work within a team environment and contribute fully to the aims and objectives of the department or project team
- Your ability to organise own workload and the appropriate time management skills
- Your willingness to develop new skills and attend corporate training as required
- Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to deal with staff throughout the organisation and an ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders
- Your ability to solve complex contracting problems innovatively
Desirable
- Please demonstrate that you have the drive to deliver contracts for goods & services of high quality, at low cost which are patient-focused
Experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the Tendering & Contracting process and Contract Law
- Knowledge and experience of Non-Clinical goods & services and the dynamics of the Healthcare market
- Substantial experience within a Healthcare environment, managing a number of projects.
- Experience of working with Senior Managers on complex projects. An ability to negotiate, influence and persuade colleagues of the need to adopt best procurement practice
- Use of Atamis (or equivalent contract e-tender system) Use of Oracle or similar
- Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Word/Outlook)
Desirable
- Evidence of where your Procurement skills have had a beneficial impact on the goods, services or finances of the contract.
- Examples of the ability to work with external stakeholders interpreting their needs, to ensure specifications, tenders & contracts fully meet Trust requirements
- Supervision and training of Procurement colleagues
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards or completed CIPS or evidence of relevant experience
- Holder of the Government Commercial Function TPP Certificate (Procurement Act Training Modules)
Desirable
- Procurement Act 2023 Deep Dive
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to concentrate for regular and occasionally prolonged periods of time, without allowing yourself to become distracted/lose focus.
- Your ability to work within a team environment and contribute fully to the aims and objectives of the department or project team
- Your ability to organise own workload and the appropriate time management skills
- Your willingness to develop new skills and attend corporate training as required
- Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to deal with staff throughout the organisation and an ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders
- Your ability to solve complex contracting problems innovatively
Desirable
- Please demonstrate that you have the drive to deliver contracts for goods & services of high quality, at low cost which are patient-focused
Experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the Tendering & Contracting process and Contract Law
- Knowledge and experience of Non-Clinical goods & services and the dynamics of the Healthcare market
- Substantial experience within a Healthcare environment, managing a number of projects.
- Experience of working with Senior Managers on complex projects. An ability to negotiate, influence and persuade colleagues of the need to adopt best procurement practice
- Use of Atamis (or equivalent contract e-tender system) Use of Oracle or similar
- Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Word/Outlook)
Desirable
- Evidence of where your Procurement skills have had a beneficial impact on the goods, services or finances of the contract.
- Examples of the ability to work with external stakeholders interpreting their needs, to ensure specifications, tenders & contracts fully meet Trust requirements
- Supervision and training of Procurement colleagues
Additional information
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).
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