Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 345-NTHS7645802
- Employer
- NTH Solutions
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions
- Town
- Stockton on Tees
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Procurement Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions provides a range of Estates, Facilities, Supplies and Procurement services to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The company is a separate legal body to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ from the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A competitive salary
- Excellent performance related bonus scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (dependant on service and contracted hours)
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) – North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions will pay a 3% contribution (this is above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night shift working allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate)
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be paid for by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions, however, should you fail to satisfactorily complete the probationary period, you will be charged for the DBS check as a deduction from your final salary.
Job overview
The post holder will be aligned to a portfolio of directorates/CSUs where they will be responsible for strong positive and productive relationship management to engage and influence in relation to project planning, prioritisation and contract management. They will also manage high value collaborative procurements.
To be responsible for strategic sourcing and high value procurement projects including, but not limited to, drafting tender documentation, contract documentation and contract management. The use of appropriate methods to evaluate tender submissions to ensure value for money is achieved. To be fully conversant with the University Hospital Tees (UHT) and North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP standing financial instructions (SFI’s).
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist procurement advice to those working within specific projects in relation to establishing and maintaining appropriate levels of service.
To be responsible for managing the full end-to-end complex and high value procurement projects including, but not limited to, drafting tender documentation, contract documentation and the raising of purchase orders. The use of appropriate methods to evaluate tender submissions to ensure value for money is achieved. To be fully conversant with the Trust and North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP/external Client SFI’s. The post holder will be fully conversant with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures (e.g. PCR 2015) pertaining to public procurement.
The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of a team to include appraisals, recruitment selection, sickness/disciplinary management, training and work allocation.
Additionally the post holder will be responsible for informing and influencing both procurement staff and stakeholders on the status/priority of category work plans.
Working for our organisation
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Manage full end-to-end procurement process, including complex tender’s, as required and ensure effective monitoring and progress in the delivery of the agreed targets.
To provide specialist procurement advice to those working within specific projects in relation to establishing and maintaining appropriate levels of service.
To lead on the production and development and subsequent delivery of the Annual Procurement workplan.
To assist in the development of all key documentation used within the department for example, but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Tender Templates etc.
Ensure compliance and monthly monitoring with national targets and objectives
Ensuring the delivery of service to the Trust is in line with the requirements of Master Service Agreement.
To lead procurement initiatives on behalf of other organisations within the UK as required.
Lead and manage a small team including recruitment, appraisals, sickness management, training and work allocation.
Lead on the delivery and identification for the achievement and delivery of cash releasing savings in accordance with the Procurement workplan
Assist in the delivery and identification of commercial opportunities for Procurement and Materials Management and the wider services that the LLP can offer.
To provide monthly updates on the work plan for Key Stakeholders and the Head of Procurement & Supplies
Develop and promote effective working relationships with Clients and team members including regular attendance at Key Stakeholder meetings.
Analyses complex information from a variety of sources to identify areas for improvement and to assess projects and their outcomes. To include the monthly provision of KPI’s.
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of catalogues to ensure data accuracy.
Develop complex plans for procurement projects ensuring that outcomes delivered are in line with client expectations. Ensure collaborative working within and across professions/disciplines/directorates/suppliers/organisations as appropriate.
Works collaboratively within all Trust departments and/or external clients.
Responsible for managing and updating all information relating to their projects and the centralised contracts database. Oversees the departments purchase order and e-sourcing systems.
Develops departmental policies which may impact across the organisation
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised professional procurement qualification (Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply) or equivalent.
- Appropriate degree level qualification or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post
- Good knowledge / experience of procurement & supply activities
Desirable criteria
- Project Management Qualification (such as PRINCE2)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of management in a purchasing and supply environment
- Use of e-procurement systems
- Considerable experience of EU procurement procedures
- Considerable experience of leading teams and complex projects
Desirable criteria
- Extensive experience of contracting or purchasing environment within NHS or other public sector organisations
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication, persuasive and motivational skills
- Good analytical and presentation skills
- Excellent time management / organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload and to produce high quality work to tight deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Project Management experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Jones
- Job title
- Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642 383214
- Additional information
Victoria Watson
01642 624749
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