Job summary
The Head of Commercial Contract Management will join the Contract Management team and be responsible for providing expert specialist contract management provision and advice in the support of the Procurement function in the development and implementation of the ICS's procurement strategy.
Main purpose of this role is the provision of strategic commercial leadership, influencing and managing, whilst providing support and advice to senior internal stakeholders including the strategic procurement teams.
The role is to optimise the Trusts commercial position and ensure effective management of the contractual and commercial risks we hold. The role will add value by building strong trusted commercial partnerships with suppliers; delivering highly professional contract and commercial management services that facilitates a shared view on the contractual and commercial landscape.
The postholder will be a key member of the Procurement team leading the commercial contract management activity. The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of the overall aims and objectives of the Procurement department by leading on the main contracts within portfolio with an emphasis on integrated working and collaborating closely with divisional and finance leads.
The hours of this post are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 2 days in Welwyn Garden City office (Tuesday & Thursdays).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the delivery of the overall aims and objectives of the Procurement department and those of the Contract Management Team specifically by undertaking a range of functions, including:
Lead and develop the Commercial Contract Management function with responsibility for providing expert specialist contract management provision and advice.
To lead on and support identified commercial issues / key commodity areas within the commercial contract management remit, providing accurate, timely and up to date advice to the relevant Trust Committee / meeting; particularly where they are business critical for the Trusts in the wider health economy who are the recipients of the service.
Collaborate with divisional senior managers, finance leads and contract managers across the ICS responsible for managing an identified portfolio of contracts.
Support of the Procurement function in the development and implementation of the ICS's procurement strategy.
Direct involvement in identifying contracted and non-contracted spend, supporting the procurement team in developing suitable contracts with key measurables.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the commercial contract management activity for the HWE ICS Trusts and to offer professional support and advice where required.
Develop the Trusts/ ICS commercial contract management work programme, formulating plans and priorities which impact across all Trusts divisions, ensuring it reflects the requirements of relevant clinical settings and aligns to the national work programmes/ operating frameworks and timescales.
Develop a detailed commercial contract management work plan which reflects each Trusts strategic objectives and integrates with the local and national quality & efficiency agendas.
Influence and provide commercial contract management direction and decision making based on evidence-based practice to the ICS Trusts, involving senior decision makers across the provider Trusts.
Lead the development and delivery of the Commercial Contract Management Team.
Support in developing and implementing effective and efficient commercial contract management performance management infrastructure, policies and procedures across HWE ICS Trusts that promote innovation, patient and staff safety.
Responsible for supporting one off key local, national and regional projects.
Responsible for identifying, promoting and implementing, in conjunction with divisions and directorates, opportunities and initiatives for cost improvements relating to commercial contract management activity.This will include initiating and implementing improvements in demand management and operational activity which will have a positive impact on overall expenditure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the commercial contract management activity for the HWE ICS Trusts and to offer professional support and advice where required.
Develop the Trusts/ ICS commercial contract management work programme, formulating plans and priorities which impact across all Trusts divisions, ensuring it reflects the requirements of relevant clinical settings and aligns to the national work programmes/ operating frameworks and timescales.
Develop a detailed commercial contract management work plan which reflects each Trusts strategic objectives and integrates with the local and national quality & efficiency agendas.
Influence and provide commercial contract management direction and decision making based on evidence-based practice to the ICS Trusts, involving senior decision makers across the provider Trusts.
Lead the development and delivery of the Commercial Contract Management Team.
Support in developing and implementing effective and efficient commercial contract management performance management infrastructure, policies and procedures across HWE ICS Trusts that promote innovation, patient and staff safety.
Responsible for supporting one off key local, national and regional projects.
Responsible for identifying, promoting and implementing, in conjunction with divisions and directorates, opportunities and initiatives for cost improvements relating to commercial contract management activity.This will include initiating and implementing improvements in demand management and operational activity which will have a positive impact on overall expenditure.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
- Evidence of contract management training and experience or equivalent graduate diploma level qualification.
- Full member status of the CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply).
- Leadership/Management qualification or equivalent experience of managing staff and resources.
Desirable
- MCIPS.
- Cabinet Office or equivalent training undertaken regarding The Procurement Act 2023.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge of NHS procedures including financial.
- Demonstrable understanding of the UK healthcare system.
- In depth knowledge of principles of contracting (law and content), procurement and the tendering process.
- Understanding of the complex strategic environment of the NHS and in particular acute and community NHS setting.
- Proven track record of delivering highly complex projects, savings initiatives which have improved patient care as well as reduced costs or driven efficiency savings.
Desirable
- Understanding of Commissioning and management of SLAs with NHS and non-NHS commissioners.
Experience
Essential
- Significant leadership/management experience of working in an environment where highly developed leadership and influencing skills are essential.
- Proven contribution to the development of organisational business plans.
- A proven track record of providing effective business and commercial advice.
- Successful change management, planning and implementation.
- Managing and developing staff in Contract Management.
- Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholder groups including senior management.
- Sound knowledge of contract management.
- Experience of setting up / monitoring / management and negotiating contracts.
- Experience of activity modelling, forecasting and market analysis.
Desirable
- An understanding of benchmarking, and VFM analysis
- Experience in using online platforms such as Atamis and Advise Inc.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
- Evidence of contract management training and experience or equivalent graduate diploma level qualification.
- Full member status of the CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply).
- Leadership/Management qualification or equivalent experience of managing staff and resources.
Desirable
- MCIPS.
- Cabinet Office or equivalent training undertaken regarding The Procurement Act 2023.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge of NHS procedures including financial.
- Demonstrable understanding of the UK healthcare system.
- In depth knowledge of principles of contracting (law and content), procurement and the tendering process.
- Understanding of the complex strategic environment of the NHS and in particular acute and community NHS setting.
- Proven track record of delivering highly complex projects, savings initiatives which have improved patient care as well as reduced costs or driven efficiency savings.
Desirable
- Understanding of Commissioning and management of SLAs with NHS and non-NHS commissioners.
Experience
Essential
- Significant leadership/management experience of working in an environment where highly developed leadership and influencing skills are essential.
- Proven contribution to the development of organisational business plans.
- A proven track record of providing effective business and commercial advice.
- Successful change management, planning and implementation.
- Managing and developing staff in Contract Management.
- Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholder groups including senior management.
- Sound knowledge of contract management.
- Experience of setting up / monitoring / management and negotiating contracts.
- Experience of activity modelling, forecasting and market analysis.
Desirable
- An understanding of benchmarking, and VFM analysis
- Experience in using online platforms such as Atamis and Advise Inc.
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).
