Procurement Business Partner
Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job overview
Are you dynamic and looking to spread your wings in a supportive and forward-thinking commercial environment? Are you looking to take your next steps in your procurement career?
The Procurement and Supply Chain Department at Homerton Healthcare Hospital is looking to appoint into its revised establishment, to support a modern, patient centric, customer focused service.
Supporting the Deputy Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, the post holder will lead and manage the operational aspects of the team. This includes ensuring the day-to-day function operates smoothly and that any issues are dealt with in a proactive and positive manner and build on the success of North East London Health and Care Procurement Partnership.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to participate in undertaking, implementing and monitoring commercial and procurement activities and contracts that reduce non-pay expenditure across the Trust.
They will provide excellent customer service, delivering a truly modern and professional procurement and supply chain service across the Trust. They will play a key role is developing, supporting and delivering joint working with our other North East London Health and Care Procurement and Partnership (NELHCPP), (Which is made up of BHR, BHT, ELFT and NELFT).
They will be responsible for developing commercial activities in line with best practice and for ensuring that these are implemented across the Trust.
They will play an important role in the identification of non-pay savings schemes across the Trust and work closely with operational management to deliver these. They will participate in promoting and maintaining a cost effective, responsive and efficient service to stakeholders across the Trust. They will be proactive in seeking to agree cost effective contracts.
The post holder will work closely with the clinical divisions to which they are aligned, plus support non-clinical / corporate activities where required.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
**We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful**
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Skills
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Other
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office's requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.
Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job overview
Are you dynamic and looking to spread your wings in a supportive and forward-thinking commercial environment? Are you looking to take your next steps in your procurement career?
The Procurement and Supply Chain Department at Homerton Healthcare Hospital is looking to appoint into its revised establishment, to support a modern, patient centric, customer focused service.
Supporting the Deputy Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, the post holder will lead and manage the operational aspects of the team. This includes ensuring the day-to-day function operates smoothly and that any issues are dealt with in a proactive and positive manner and build on the success of North East London Health and Care Procurement Partnership.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to participate in undertaking, implementing and monitoring commercial and procurement activities and contracts that reduce non-pay expenditure across the Trust.
They will provide excellent customer service, delivering a truly modern and professional procurement and supply chain service across the Trust. They will play a key role is developing, supporting and delivering joint working with our other North East London Health and Care Procurement and Partnership (NELHCPP), (Which is made up of BHR, BHT, ELFT and NELFT).
They will be responsible for developing commercial activities in line with best practice and for ensuring that these are implemented across the Trust.
They will play an important role in the identification of non-pay savings schemes across the Trust and work closely with operational management to deliver these. They will participate in promoting and maintaining a cost effective, responsive and efficient service to stakeholders across the Trust. They will be proactive in seeking to agree cost effective contracts.
The post holder will work closely with the clinical divisions to which they are aligned, plus support non-clinical / corporate activities where required.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
**We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful**
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain (CIPS) Foundation, or history of relevant work
Desirable criteria
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent.
- Full CIPS membership
- CIPS Level 4
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a systems analyst related role
- Experience in a customer service environment
- Experience of working in pressurised and challenging environments
- Experience using web based software and Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Access, Outlook and Word.
- Experience of working with NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS).
- Working with and understanding NHS Spend Comparison Service and Model Hospital tools.
- Must be able to work within a project and operation environment
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues Knowledge and understanding of whole life costs and Cost Improvement plans (CIP) implementations.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working within the acute NHS
- Experience of working in the private sector
- Experience of working collaborative with ICS (London, UK)
- Experience of delivering value through a range of Procurement activities.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of professional purchasing principles and contract law acquired through short courses and / or relevant experience.
- Knowledge of public sector, Procurement, Supply Chain methodologies and concepts specifically Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, NHS standard Terms and Conditions, EU Procurement Legislation and Regulations gained through graduate level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of Oracle R12, finance and procurement systems.
- Working with and understanding NHS Spend Comparison Service and Model Hospital tools.
- Must be able to work within a project and operation environment
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues Knowledge and understanding of whole life costs and Cost Improvement plans (CIP) implementations.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent team working
- Clear and effective communication
- Literacy / numeracy
- Good analytical skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Self-confidence and the ability to be confident and convincing even in unfamiliar circumstances
- Good problem-solving skills.
Desirable criteria
- Project management understanding
- High degree of problem-solving skills Must be able to interpret and present complex ideas/concepts and information accurately and effectively.
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work unsupervised using own initiative
- Able to meet deadlines
- Able to promote effectively the benefits of the Procurement and Supply Chain department
- Organisational skills
- Ability to build, develop and maintain professional relationships
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to maintain a calm approach
- Ability to maintain clear and accurate records (attention to detail)
- Understanding of the principles of customer care
- Ability to work effectively with and commitment to the Equality Act
- Ability to put information into context, listening to others and asking pertinent, helpful and challenging questions
- Understanding and promotion of the Trust values
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the whole supply chain
- Advanced persuasive skills to influence stakeholders and achieve best outcomes
- Qualification in Project Management or working history
- Willing to undertake study to achieve further qualification in procurement/ supply chain i.e. CIPS
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office's requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
- Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
- Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
- Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
- English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
- Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.
Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
- Job Description and Person Specification Band 7 (PDF, 790.9KB)
- Our Values and Behaviours (PDF, 334.9KB)
- Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 92.0KB)
- Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 549.5KB)
JOB SUMMARY
Procurement Business Partner
Barts Health NHS Trust
London
7 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Procurement Business Partner