About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional to join our Hinchingbrooke Redevelopment Team at North West Anglia NHS FT. Reporting to the Commercial Lead, the post holder will provide senior commercial and procurement leadership to the Trust, with a primary focus on the effective use of established procurement routes, including the execution of further competitions and compliant direct awards, to support delivery of the Trust's Capital Programme, StrategicProjectsand New Hospital Programme (NHP) initiatives
As an integral member of the HHRP team the post holder will be expected todevelop strong customer/stakeholder relationships and work closely with clinicians and managers across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Ensure all procurement activity is fully compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 Lead on the drafting,negotiationand agreement of SLAs, KPIs, performance regimes and associated contract schedules, ensuring alignment with operational and service requirements Work closely with legal,financeand project teams to ensure contracts are commercially robust and deliverable. Support and advise on the procurement and commercial management of projects using NEC4 forms of contract, including Professional Service Contracts (PSC) and Engineering & Construction Contracts (ECC).
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Educated to a postgraduate degree or equivalent experience at a senior procurement manager level in a relevant commercial environment Evidence of continued personal and professional development (CPD)
Desirable
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Prince 2 Practitioner
Experience Essential
Proven experience as a Procurement Manager in previous or similar commercial roles within the public sector Demonstrable experience of using IT Procurement solutions at an advanced level for Contract Management, e-tendering, catalogue Management and Inventory Management Proven experience in drafting and negotiating SLAs and associated commercial schedules
Desirable
Practical experience of working with or managing contracts under NEC3/NEC4 (NEC4 preferable) Proven experience as a Procurement Manager in previous or similar commercial roles within the NHS
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities Essential
In-depth knowledge of public sector framework agreements, call-off mechanisms and further competition processes Sound knowledge of the NHS eProcurement and associated IT solutions Sound and in-depth knowledge of public procurement legislation and associated contract law
Desirable
Working knowledge of NEC4 contracts, including commercial principles and risk management Knowledge of the HHRP and NHP Projects
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.
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Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)