Job vacancy: Procurement Category Manager, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Mansfield

Job summary

Main area: Procurement
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5/6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working)
Job ref: 186-469-24-CS

Employer: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: 200 Lichfield Lane
Town: Mansfield
Salary: £28,407 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/05/2024 23:59

Procurement Category Manager

NHS AfC: Band 5/6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To deliver a customer focused and efficient procurement service of sourcing, tendering and contract management across the Trust ensuring compliance to Standing Financial Instructions and Government legislation, delivering value for money to the Trust.
To be responsible for given categories of goods and services, as allocated by the Procurement Senior Category Manager giving advice and guidance on the supply chain risks and market developments.
Promote the active use of the Trust’s procurement systems, strategies, policies and procedures including P2P ordering: Goods Receiving and Returns to Suppliers and contract management .
To provide guidance and training to end users all procurement matters including, UK Legislation and contract law and procurement systems.
To support in the development of category sourcing plans to ensure goods & services that are selected are delivered a secure supply chain.
To project manage the tender process and tender evaluation teams, ensuring the tender is documented and decisions are auditable and compliant.
To deliver savings on tenders, quotations and contract management during the life of the contracts, contributing to the Trusts savings goals.
To write and present procurement board reports on tender results and procurement options papers as required.
To create contract documents and manage the implementation of the contract on completion of the tender process as required.
To lead on strategic contract management, to ensure the supplier delivers the service level agreement and the key performance indicators. Managing supplier poor performance where required.
To be the first point of contact where there is a dispute between the Trust and a supplier and negotiate the best resolution to the satisfaction of the Trust.
To create Management Information (MI) reports from the eProcurement systems and tender projects, as requested.
To help develop innovative solutions to the Department passed down from the Dept of Health; Monitor; CQC etc.
To lead on environmental and social value initiatives that help the organisation achieve its Net Zero ambitions and reduce inequalities

Undertakes any other duties as designated by the Procurement Senior Category Manager or Head of Procurement

Please note this post does not meet salary and or skill level required for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Achieved CIPS Level 5
Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge/experience

Desirable criteria

MCIPS (Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply)

Training

Essential criteria

Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

Training on UK Procurement Regulations

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant professional procurement experience
Experience of delivering results and leading transformational change with a strategic procurement environment
Experience of developing robust stakeholder relationships

Desirable criteria

Specialist knowledge of public sector procurement law and contract law including public sector regulations Knowledge of public sector financial regulations and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of public sector policy environment in terms of Best Value, NHS Procurement Regulations People management

Skills

Essential criteria

Presentation/ facilitation/teaching skills Effective negotiation skills
Knowledge of all aspects of the Procurement life cycle
Excellent customer service
Appropriate risk management

Desirable criteria

Experience of electronic tendering portals

Additional Information

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
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