Job summary
We
are looking for 3 experienced procurement professionals to work within one of
our 3 regional pharmacy procurement workstreams: Homecare medicines, Licensed
medicines, and Unlicensed medicines. The role covers a customer base of
trusts within the North East and Yorkshire region and provides a complex
purchasing and contracting service for medicines and services.
You
will be actively involved in procurements ensuring compliance with Standing
Financial Orders and Standing Financial Instructions and UK Public
Procurement Legislation. Develop workplans, identify new opportunities across
the categories and contribute to the development of the service. The role
includes supporting the management of highly complex contracts within the
allotted category, to include contract management and implementation,
stakeholder relationship management, and analysis of data sets with the aim
of continuous improvement.
You
will work under the guidance of the Lead Category Managers to provide and
promote collaborative working across the region to support the efficient and
effective delivery of the service. This is an excellent opportunity to
develop your career in public procurement. If you are interested in the post,
please do contact me for an informal discussion.
This
role is hybrid, with time split between our office in Leeds and remote
working. The role involves face to
face meetings and requires some travel outside of the region.
Main duties of the job
Work
as part of a dynamic team and provide an effective and professional fully
compliant purchasing and contracting service to meet Consortia requirements.
Actively
support development of the workplans across the portfolios, identify new
opportunities in line with local, regional, and national procurement
initiatives.
Contribute
to the development of services, support production of strategies and business
cases for highly complex contracts ensuring procurement performance through
monitoring of key performance indicators.
Support
both internal and external stakeholders in implementing change i.e.
Regulatory changes, contract awards and implementation of best practice.
Encourage
stakeholders to engage and work collaboratively.
Monitor
financial activities and produce regular management reports.
Support
delivery of cost efficiencies and benefits in line with Consortia objectives.
Ensure
continuous professional development is achieved and participate in relevant
training as required.
Support
all aspects of category management including analysis of complex data, tender
returns, validating stakeholder information and monitoring contract
compliance.
Provide
advice on procurement for goods and services and provide support to customer
base with specific tendering processes.
About us
The
North East & Yorkshire Pharmaceuticals Purchasing Consortium is a
collaborative NHS organisation that works with customers using procurement
and commercial expertise to drive value and efficiencies across the NHS. Our
purpose is to provide creative procurement solutions, strategic purchasing
support and specialist knowledge to member NHS trusts and publicly funded
bodies.
We
are hosted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, providing the legal entity
for the operation and the employer of our staff.
The
Consortia has recently expanded from Yorkshire & Humber region to include
North East & North Cumbria region we are changing to reflect the
increased number of customers. Established for over 30 years our strength
lies in the close relationships with our members and strong networks that
have been established in this unique and highly specialised
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
We
are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join the team
in one of the 3 categories. The successful candidate will be able to
demonstrate strong personal skills, and a sound understanding of public
procurement legislation.
For
further details of the job description and main responsibilities, please see
attached job description
Qualifications
Required:
Essential:
Educated to degree level within a
related subject area or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience.
Evidence of continuing professional
development ie MCIPS
Post Graduate Diploma within a
related subject area or equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant
experience
Desirable:
Recognised project management
qualification or equivalent experience
Specialist
Knowledge:
Essential:
Extensive and thorough background
within Procurement, with practical knowledge and experience of tendering
process.
Detailed understanding and ability
to apply UK Public Procurement Legislations.
Proven experience of change
management, lean principle and ability to implement change successfully
Experience and comprehensive
knowledge of procurement management.
Experience of inventory management,
logistics and supply chain management
Desirable:
Procurement experience gained with
the NHS or other Public Sector organisation
Behaviours
and Skills:
Essential:
Ability to analyse, interpret,
evaluate, and disseminate complex data
Ability to investigate and resolve
highly complex data
Strong self-motivation, personal
drive to achieve
Advanced negotiation skills
Advanced influencing and engagement
skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritise
effectively and deliver multiple objectives sometimes within a short
timeframe
Planning and organisation skills,
written and verbal and relationship building skills
Proven influencing skills
Proactive and innovative
problem-solving skills
Practical
Skills:
Essential:
High level of attention to detail
Excellent listening and
interpreting skills
General use of mouse and keyboard,
entering data and manipulating documents from a variety of software
programmes and IT software
systems
Other
requirements:
Essential:
Strong self-motivation and personal
drive to achieve and deliver on objectives
Ability to cope with multiple,
sometimes conflicting deadlines
Team player
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join the team
in one of the 3 categories. The successful candidate will be able to
demonstrate strong personal skills, and a sound understanding of public
procurement legislation.
For
further details of the job description and main responsibilities, please see
attached job description
Qualifications
Required:
Essential:
Educated to degree level within a
related subject area or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience.
Evidence of continuing professional
development ie MCIPS
Post Graduate Diploma within a
related subject area or equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant
experience
Desirable:
Recognised project management
qualification or equivalent experience
Specialist
Knowledge:
Essential:
Extensive and thorough background
within Procurement, with practical knowledge and experience of tendering
process.
Detailed understanding and ability
to apply UK Public Procurement Legislations.
Proven experience of change
management, lean principle and ability to implement change successfully
Experience and comprehensive
knowledge of procurement management.
Experience of inventory management,
logistics and supply chain management
Desirable:
Procurement experience gained with
the NHS or other Public Sector organisation
Behaviours
and Skills:
Essential:
Ability to analyse, interpret,
evaluate, and disseminate complex data
Ability to investigate and resolve
highly complex data
Strong self-motivation, personal
drive to achieve
Advanced negotiation skills
Advanced influencing and engagement
skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritise
effectively and deliver multiple objectives sometimes within a short
timeframe
Planning and organisation skills,
written and verbal and relationship building skills
Proven influencing skills
Proactive and innovative
problem-solving skills
Practical
Skills:
Essential:
High level of attention to detail
Excellent listening and
interpreting skills
General use of mouse and keyboard,
entering data and manipulating documents from a variety of software
programmes and IT software
systems
Other
requirements:
Essential:
Strong self-motivation and personal
drive to achieve and deliver on objectives
Ability to cope with multiple,
sometimes conflicting deadlines
Team player
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level within a related subject area or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development i.e., MCIPS
- Post Graduate Diploma within a related subject area or equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Recognised project management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and thorough background within Procurement, with practical knowledge and experience of tendering process and awareness of national Procurement initiatives.
- Detailed understanding, awareness, and ability to apply the UK Public Procurement Legislations (as amended).
- Proven experience of change management, lean principle, and ability to implement change successfully
Desirable
- Procurement experience gained with the NHS or other Public Sector organisation
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to analyse, interpret, evaluate, validate, and disseminate complex data
- Advanced influencing and engagement skills, recognising the need to engage with stakeholders to encourage collaborative working and ensuring best practice.
- Planning and organisation skills for self and team members to support the organisation in achieving its objectives, goals, and values
- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal and relationship building skills
- Excellent listening and interpreting skills with a high level of attention to detail
- General use of mouse and keyboard, entering data and manipulating documents from a variety of software programmes and IT software systems.
- Strong self-motivation and personal drive to achieve and deliver on objectives. Planning, organising and preparation of complex activities and programmes. Ability to formulate and adjust plans and str
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level within a related subject area or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development i.e., MCIPS
- Post Graduate Diploma within a related subject area or equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Recognised project management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and thorough background within Procurement, with practical knowledge and experience of tendering process and awareness of national Procurement initiatives.
- Detailed understanding, awareness, and ability to apply the UK Public Procurement Legislations (as amended).
- Proven experience of change management, lean principle, and ability to implement change successfully
Desirable
- Procurement experience gained with the NHS or other Public Sector organisation
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to analyse, interpret, evaluate, validate, and disseminate complex data
- Advanced influencing and engagement skills, recognising the need to engage with stakeholders to encourage collaborative working and ensuring best practice.
- Planning and organisation skills for self and team members to support the organisation in achieving its objectives, goals, and values
- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal and relationship building skills
- Excellent listening and interpreting skills with a high level of attention to detail
- General use of mouse and keyboard, entering data and manipulating documents from a variety of software programmes and IT software systems.
- Strong self-motivation and personal drive to achieve and deliver on objectives. Planning, organising and preparation of complex activities and programmes. Ability to formulate and adjust plans and str
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.
