NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

The post holder will be a member of the Management Team for Commodities within the Procurement Department of NHS GGCC, led by the Commercial Team Manager (Digital Services). They will contribute to the development of the commodity team strategy and be responsible for delivering the overall procurement, health board and NHSS strategies. The post holder will lead and directly manage a team within the Commodities section of the NHS GGC Procurement Department, including associated divisions and directorates. They will be responsible for ensuring maximum efficiency of resources, achievement of value for money and risk and liability management through negotiation and other procurement skills and techniques. The post holder will also lead NHS GGC's representation from both clinical and non clinical representatives on National Procurement Commodity Advisory Panels, regional workshop events and other initiatives to ensure NHS GGCC's requirements are met for national contracts. The post holder will lead all aspects of multi million pound cross directorate contracts covered by their team's portfolio including the analysis, selection, award and management of said contracts.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• We have a Commodity Manager post vacant a present within our Digital Services Procurement team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and leading the introduction and management of new and existing category A (National Pan Public Sector), B (NHS Specific), C (Local/Regional NHS Specific) and C1 (Local/Regional Cross Sector) Digital Services contracts that meet the needs of all participating customers, ensuring maximisation of collective buying power and economies of scale are achieved to deliver best value for money. This will require the post holder to act as the Lead or Commodity Sponsor on specific national and local commodity initiatives incorporating customer requirements from all NHS and pan public sector organisations and ensuring product training is delivered.
• Achievement of cost-improvement targets to the financial benefit of NHS GGCC and elsewhere through close working with appropriate multi-functional empowered teams and tackling areas such as reducing consumption, variety reduction and standardisation of products used
• Taking a lead role in developing, implementing and managing a structured controlled system for the introduction and management of all in scope products purchased by NHS GGCC based on financial, clinical and non-clinical information
• Use the outputs of forward planning and analysis to provide advice and direction to divisional managers, clinical/non-clinical staff and finance managers on maximisation of collective buying power and all aspects of the procurement of goods and services. This will include specific advice on Public Procurement Regulations and compliance with NHS GGCC SFI's
• Maintain and develop good customer relationships and working in conjunction with the service delivery team including key stakeholders to ensure the total procurement service delivery is of the highest standard. Building relationships with customers which enhances their understanding of the procurement process and recognise the commodity team as a centre of excellence for commercial practice to deliver value for money for the organisation.
• The post holder will make judgements on behalf of the organisation as lead procurement specialist for their portfolio content, in situations where there is no precedent, differing opinions or conflict. Take senior responsibility for all commercial aspects of the in scope products and services. This will include initiating, developing and maintaining the NHS GG&C procurement plan and related plans for applicable products and services.
• Development, preparation and completion of tender specifications, leading tender evaluation and contract award. Responsible for placing adverts for regulated procurements in accordance with Public Procurement Regulations, creating service level agreements, debriefing unsuccessful
• Developing, structuring, scheduling, implementing and leading Procurement policies, procedures and plans which impact across directorate and services i.e. Suppliers of choice policies for Pan Greater Glasgow and Clyde
• More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Education/Qualifications
• Educated to degree or equivalent level
• Professional/Postgraduate qualification in Procurement and Supply e.g. CIPS Professional
• Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent experience
• Detailed knowledge of contract law
• Detailed knowledge of the Public Procurement Regulations
• Ability to communicate complex, contentious and sensitive information to a large group in an
• often hostile, antagonistic and highly emotive atmosphere in different environments
• Ability to work flexibly within the service to meet changing demands
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Excellent organisation skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent communications and inter-personal skills
• Literate in modern IT Procurement and data analysis systems
• Advanced computerised data analysis skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Experience of influencing and negotiation at various levels both internally and externally
• Track record of success in commodity management.
• Experience of procurement at strategic level
• Experience in managing conflicts and complaints
• Experience of the change process
• Experience of hospital procurement and NHS operation
• Experience in Health related goods and services
• Experience of SAP Business Objects XI (BOXI) software systems

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Bekka McManus - Commercial Team Manager on 07977530300 or Bekka.mcmanus@nhs.scot

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