Job summary
The post holder will work within the Procurement team and is directly responsible to the Procurement Manager role.The post holder may be required to line manage Assistant/Junior Buyer roles as the Procurement team flexes to meet customer requirements.
The post holder will assist and, for agreed schemes, lead in the management of professional, customer-focused initiatives which achieves significant and sustainable improvements in outcomes and efficiency/productivity for LPC partners.
The post holder will ensure all resources are primarily focused on delivering the LPC balanced scorecard requirements including the forecast and delivery of non-pay savings targets, process improvements, service re-design and improved outcomes.
The post holder will contribute to the implementation of the Procurement Strategy as directed by the Procurement Manager. They will facilitate collaboration and help influence stakeholders at all levels to embrace cultural and system change to ensure successful implementation.
Help ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement process
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take direction from the Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to:
1. Work with colleagues in the procurement team to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan.2. Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities.3. Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system.4. Co-ordination of quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions5. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register.6. Provide excellent customer service to service users across the Lancashire Procurement Cluster Trusts and customer trusts.7. Lead a range of procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off recommendations.8. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed timescales.9. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance.
About us
The Lancashire Procurement Cluster (LPC) provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The organisation is a shared service model, hosted East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The LPC has four distinct service lines:
- Procurement- Strategic Relationship Management- Systems & e-Commerce- Logistics and Supply Chain
www.lancashireprocurement.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
More information included in the person specification and further information about the LPC on their website
https://lancashireprocurement.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
More information included in the person specification and further information about the LPC on their website
https://lancashireprocurement.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a procurement or operational purchasing team
- Experience of working with clients/stakeholders to deliver projects or agreed service level
- Experience of working in busy, target driven team.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a, Finance or Accountancy team
- Experience of working with suppliers
Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate with well-developed skills for the use and application of information technology systems especially MS office products
- Good communication and skills (written & oral) with the ability to work positively with colleagues
- Evidence of analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on delivering results.
Personal
Essential
- Commitment to continuous improvement of: ? Self; ? Team, and; ? LPC performance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Other
Essential
- Should be a car driver and able to work between sites.
- Able to flexibly work across all Trust locations on occasion.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language - GCSE level or equivalent
- Participation or willingness to participate in continuing development to improve and update knowledge
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 or Level 4
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a procurement or operational purchasing team
- Experience of working with clients/stakeholders to deliver projects or agreed service level
- Experience of working in busy, target driven team.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a, Finance or Accountancy team
- Experience of working with suppliers
Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate with well-developed skills for the use and application of information technology systems especially MS office products
- Good communication and skills (written & oral) with the ability to work positively with colleagues
- Evidence of analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on delivering results.
Personal
Essential
- Commitment to continuous improvement of: ? Self; ? Team, and; ? LPC performance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Other
Essential
- Should be a car driver and able to work between sites.
- Able to flexibly work across all Trust locations on occasion.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language - GCSE level or equivalent
- Participation or willingness to participate in continuing development to improve and update knowledge
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 or Level 4
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).
