About this role
Job summary
Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full time
Please note WPL does not hold a Home Office Workers Licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note: This role is based at Royal South Hants Hospital but can also allow you to work from Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
Main duties of the job
As a Procurement Manager, you will have responsibility for the delivery of a category workplan which will encompass a portfolio of strategic contracts and projects across your assigned category areas.
By partnering, influencing and identifying opportunities to drive greater value, you will support WPL in achieving our annual cost improvement programmes (CIPs) target as well as cost containment and other areas of added value such as improved quality.
In some cases, Procurement Managers have direct line management responsibilities for a Procurement Specialist(s) and / or Assistant Procurement Specialist(s). We are proud of the professional and responsive client service we provide, built on collaborative and constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About us
At WPL, we play a key role in supporting the NHS in Hampshire, delivering end-to-end procurement and supply chain services for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a wholly owned subsidiary of both Trusts, WPL offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider NHS family and improve healthcare services across the region.
Our services include strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering, contract management, inventory oversight, distribution, and materials management across Southampton, Basingstoke, Winchester, and Andover. Joining WPL means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, working alongside stakeholders to drive innovation, efficiency, and value.
Employee Benefits:o Generous NHS pension schemeo NHS terms of service and annual leaveo Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
For more information, visit: www.wessexprocurement.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Your Main Responsibilities:
To lead the procurement strategic sourcing programme for a range of categories, taking the lead and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects.
To support the Senior Procurement Manager in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings, by analysing current spend information to develop in house and collaborative procurement strategies and workplans.
Maintain accurate management information reporting covering your key procurement activity areas e.g Workplan, CIP reporting, additional project work.
Ensure effective use of all WPL procurement related systems and procedures to support efficient working practice.
To meet customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money, through compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by actively managing the market place through the implementation of key strategies for supplier relationship management and contract management.
Lead on tenders and deliver complex strategic procurement projects.
Research the market for risks and trends. Provide guidance to the team to aid in new business opportunities and continuous improvements.
Liaising with end users at all levels to ensure compliance in the use of agreed standardised products, ensuring the range of items within catalogues is rationalised to an optimum level.
Provide expert advice on contract management; identify new areas for contracting work with stakeholders. Control procurement risks of any trials or R&D activities.
Provide advice relating to procurement decisions which are made in conjunction with local and national governance procedures and policies.
Ensure processes are in place so that effective, collaborative equipment purchases, trials, and long-term plans allow for standardisation across the local health economy.
Work with collaborative partners to ensure cohesive strategies are in place for the delivery of products and services, standardisation of services etc.
If required, to deputise for the Senior Procurement Manager when unavailable. Including department authorised signatory.
Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders to establish effective SLA agreements and KPIs to support contract management.
Create opportunities to leverage suppliers by periodically reviewing contracts for collaborative/standardisation opportunities.
Ensuring due consideration of the effect and cost of the supply chain, materials management teams and stock holding of any procurement activity undertaken.
Establish and manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Report on benefits, milestones, market trends, KPIs and changes in work and resource.
Manage a small team with direct line responsibility. Mentor and coach, provide support and feedback.
Undertake appraisal of all your direct reports on an annual basis.
Communicate and uphold the values of WPL and our desired behaviours.
Monitor ongoing team delivery, workload, performance, and achievement of targets.
Responsibility to provide cover for other Procurement Managers during absences and to support the wider WPL team in times of heavy workload or short staff which may require short term involvement in other Clinical/NonClinical procurement categories.
To support the staff Training and Development Programme for the Procurement Team as part of their ongoing professional development.
Build Collaborative Relationships
Build and sustain effective communications with internal and external customers and key suppliers. Facilitate discussions and field questions, encourage discussion and listen to concerns and where appropriate act upon.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required Essential
Level 6 MCIPS Qualification, suitable equivalent qualification, or appropriate equivalent experience Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPs) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience Evidence of continuous professional development Knowledge of professional purchasing principles
Desirable
Expertise in Public Contract Regulation (PCR) procurements obtained through personal project ownership and further formal training Project Management experience or relevant qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential
To evidence significant and advanced Procurement knowledge Evidence procurement management of large complex procurement projects, involving stakeholders form many disciplines / departments in client organisations and multiple suppliers Evidence influencing skills in support of contract management to achieve optimum service levels and continuous value for money challenge Evidence significant experience and understanding in the application of strategic sourcing methods Evidence experience of supplier relationship management Evidence experience of supplier relationship management Evidence of leading or mentoring Evidence a track record of delivery against targets Worked in a customer service environment with management of a specific customer base
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Wessex Procurement Limited
Address Royal South Hants Hospital / Basingstoke (see Job Overview)
Brintons Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YG
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.uhs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)