Job summary
We
are looking for an experienced procurement professionals to work within the
Homecare medicines services category.
This is a 12 month fixed term full time position to cover maternity leave.
The
role includes extensive customer relationship management, supplier relationship
management, category strategy development and implementation, and involves
provision of hands on support to our NHS customers in manging this service
area.
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 homecare services. You will work
along side other category leads for licensed and unlicensed medicines
portfolios and will allow you to develop and demonstrate the full spectrum of
procurement skills.
If
you are passionate about procurement / category management and are keen to
progress on a regional and national footprint , working for a highly supportive
organisation, please do contact me for an initial informal chat
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
Main
duties of the job:
As
a Category Manager you will be responsible for managing an existing portfolio
of framework agreements in the Pharmaceutical Homecare Services category area
and will work to ensure timely delivery of procurement and category projects
against our workplan and in line with our customers requirements.
Project
manage and co-ordinate all activities, suppliers and personnel to successfully
undertake a number of strategic and tactical sourcing projects, from initial
scoping through to contract award.
Provide
specialist market, category and procurement knowledge to the customer base.
Maintaining
an effective supplier and provider partnerships and relationships
Participate
in relevant regional and national pharmacy network groups
This
role will include extensive engagement with the NHS and other key stakeholders
in this category area, locally, regionally and nationally, supporting our
customers to achieve cost reductions and efficiency targets.
About us
The
North East and Yorkshire Pharmaceuticals Purchasing Consortium is a
collaborative NHS organisation that works with customers by 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 the member NHS trusts and publicly funded
bodies who are our customers.
We
are hosted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, providing the legal entity for
the operation and is the employer for our staff.
The
Consortia has recently expanded from Yorkshire & Humber to include North
East & North Cumbria we are changing to reflect the increased number of
customers. We have been established for
over 30 years and its strength lies in the close relationships with our
pharmacy members and strong networks that have been established in this unique
and highly specialised category of medicines products & services
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 individual to manage this
unique portfolio. The successful
candidate will be able to demonstrate strong personal skills, a sound
understanding of public procurement legislation. You will be an excelled communicator, have a
strong customer focused ethos, and sound commercial acumen.
For
further details of the job description, main responsibilities and person
specification see attached job description
Qualifications
Required:
Essential
Full
member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
or
Educated
to degree level within a related subject area or equivalent experience
Desirable
Masters
degree level within a related subject area, or significant in depth senior
level
Specialist
Knowledge:
Essential:
Significant
relevant senior procurement experience, including knowledge of structured
procurement processes.
Experience
of producing and implementing procurement strategies
Experience
of managing multiple contracts to ensure best value for money and high service
levels.
Experience
of relationship management with suppliers and customers
Extensive
and demonstrable knowledge of UK Procurement Directives and Commercial and
Contract Law.
Desirable:
knowledge
of the pharmacy homecare market
Behaviours
and Skills:
Desirable
Evidence
of working with diverse stakeholders and stakeholder groups (for example,
customers/clients / collaborative groups)
Evidence
or working with suppliers within challenging / complex markets
Ability
to analyse and evaluate data and make recommendations on best value options
Be
tactful and have diplomacy
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to manage this
unique portfolio. The successful
candidate will be able to demonstrate strong personal skills, a sound
understanding of public procurement legislation. You will be an excelled communicator, have a
strong customer focused ethos, and sound commercial acumen.
For
further details of the job description, main responsibilities and person
specification see attached job description
Qualifications
Required:
Essential
Full
member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
or
Educated
to degree level within a related subject area or equivalent experience
Desirable
Masters
degree level within a related subject area, or significant in depth senior
level
Specialist
Knowledge:
Essential:
Significant
relevant senior procurement experience, including knowledge of structured
procurement processes.
Experience
of producing and implementing procurement strategies
Experience
of managing multiple contracts to ensure best value for money and high service
levels.
Experience
of relationship management with suppliers and customers
Extensive
and demonstrable knowledge of UK Procurement Directives and Commercial and
Contract Law.
Desirable:
knowledge
of the pharmacy homecare market
Behaviours
and Skills:
Desirable
Evidence
of working with diverse stakeholders and stakeholder groups (for example,
customers/clients / collaborative groups)
Evidence
or working with suppliers within challenging / complex markets
Ability
to analyse and evaluate data and make recommendations on best value options
Be
tactful and have diplomacy
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- ability to use a variety of IT software programmes/systems for analysis of data or management of contracting activity
Qualifications
Essential
- Full member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
- Educated to degree level within a related subject area or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Master's degree level within a related subject area, or significant in depth senior level
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- analytical skills in evaluating data, situation and making recommendations
- excellent communication skills
- strong persuasion and influencing skills
- organisation and facilitating meetings
- problem solving
- proven negotiation skills
Experience
Essential
- significant relevant senior procurement experience, including knowledge of structured procurement processes
- experience of managing multiple contracts ensuring best value for money and high service levels
- experience of relationship management with suppliers and customers
- extensvie and demonstrable knowledge of UK Procurement Regulations
Desirable
- experience and knowledge of the pharmacy homecare market
- exposure to NHS/public sector procurement
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- ability to use a variety of IT software programmes/systems for analysis of data or management of contracting activity
Qualifications
Essential
- Full member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
- Educated to degree level within a related subject area or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Master's degree level within a related subject area, or significant in depth senior level
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- analytical skills in evaluating data, situation and making recommendations
- excellent communication skills
- strong persuasion and influencing skills
- organisation and facilitating meetings
- problem solving
- proven negotiation skills
Experience
Essential
- significant relevant senior procurement experience, including knowledge of structured procurement processes
- experience of managing multiple contracts ensuring best value for money and high service levels
- experience of relationship management with suppliers and customers
- extensvie and demonstrable knowledge of UK Procurement Regulations
Desirable
- experience and knowledge of the pharmacy homecare market
- exposure to NHS/public sector procurement
Additional information
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