Job summary
The Procurement Team at SCL are looking to appoint a Procurement
Manager to facilitate complex procurement projects and to support and develop
our team.
You will play a key role in supporting the strategic
direction whilst developing others enhancing your management and leadership
skills.
If you are a highly motivated individual who has the drive,
enthusiasm and ability to work in a challenging and rewarding environment then
we'd like to speak to you so we can explain more about this exciting
opportunity and why it's a great time to join our team at Synchronicity Care Limited.
We can offer you a unique opportunity for you to broaden
your procurement career, with a platform to network, continue to develop your
skills and reputation in the region and help you to access onward training and
development.
The role is flexible working and we offer a hybrid apporach.
For an informal chat please call or e-mail Julie
Warnett, Associate Director of Procurement on 07342071151 or email julie.warnett@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have demonstratable experience
within public sector procurement in tendering, facilitating procurement
projects and developing procurement forward plans. The candidate will have
excellent stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to lead procurement meetings
and influence procurement plans, prioritisation of work, and in addition be
able to use e-Tendering systems and work on their own initiative.
The candicate will act as an
advocate to drive improvements in the development and implementation of procurement
documentation, policies and ways of working to achieve best practice and
compliance.
Managing and mentoring a small number of
procurement professionals, supporting individuals to develop their knowledge
and skills to progress and improve peformance will be a key element of the role
and is a perfect opportunity to develop and enhance your management and
leadership skills.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised
role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please head to the Job
Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised
role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please head to the Job
Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents
heading
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialised knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime 2024 and their application within the public sector. This knowledge must be underpinned by theory and a wealth of experience.
- Proven track record of forging robust stakeholder relationships with the skills to on-board and motivate stakeholders throughout a programme of work.
- Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience.
- Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and influencing all levels of Trust staff and external agencies
- Analytical skills
- IT Skills literate in Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint
- Must be pragmatic and structured
- Knowledge of eProcurement systems
- Working knowledge of National Procurement Strategies and associated plans
- Strong leadership and management skills including coaching and mentoring
Special Requirements
Essential
- A positive, enthusiastic, supportive team player
- Ability to work from and travel between any SCL / Trust site/location
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of managing within a complex procurement environment at a senior level that demonstrates expert knowledge in Public Procurement legislation and their application
- proven experience of managing large complex procurement programmes that cut across a variety of stakeholders
- staff development and mentoring
- proven experience of developing commercial relationship that provide benefits (including financial) to the organisation
- proven ability to influence and negotiate, delivering results
- strong relationship management designed to deliver and implement project delivery in an challenging environment
- an ability to use data and spend analysis to drive and influence change successful project management
- presentation skills to promote engagement
- proven experience of delivery, year on year against strategic targets and objectives
Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPS (Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) working towards / close to completion or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification (such as PRINCE2) or equivalent experience
- Higher level Management / Leadership Qualifications (such as Honours Degree, Post Grad or Masters) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialised knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime 2024 and their application within the public sector. This knowledge must be underpinned by theory and a wealth of experience.
- Proven track record of forging robust stakeholder relationships with the skills to on-board and motivate stakeholders throughout a programme of work.
- Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience.
- Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and influencing all levels of Trust staff and external agencies
- Analytical skills
- IT Skills literate in Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint
- Must be pragmatic and structured
- Knowledge of eProcurement systems
- Working knowledge of National Procurement Strategies and associated plans
- Strong leadership and management skills including coaching and mentoring
Special Requirements
Essential
- A positive, enthusiastic, supportive team player
- Ability to work from and travel between any SCL / Trust site/location
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of managing within a complex procurement environment at a senior level that demonstrates expert knowledge in Public Procurement legislation and their application
- proven experience of managing large complex procurement programmes that cut across a variety of stakeholders
- staff development and mentoring
- proven experience of developing commercial relationship that provide benefits (including financial) to the organisation
- proven ability to influence and negotiate, delivering results
- strong relationship management designed to deliver and implement project delivery in an challenging environment
- an ability to use data and spend analysis to drive and influence change successful project management
- presentation skills to promote engagement
- proven experience of delivery, year on year against strategic targets and objectives
Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPS (Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) working towards / close to completion or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification (such as PRINCE2) or equivalent experience
- Higher level Management / Leadership Qualifications (such as Honours Degree, Post Grad or Masters) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address
The Centre For Health
Traynor Way
Whitehouse Business Park
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 2RU
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
