Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic & hard working DeputyHead of Procurement to work at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will provide leadership and management of a professional purchasing serviceto Derbyshire Healthcare contributing to the development and achievement of the Trustsprocurement strategy, transformational activities and work plan. The post holder will deputisefor the Head of Procurement on procurement and logistics issues and lead on key projects.

To manage, develop and motivate procurement staff and contribute to the transformation of theservice and its influence across the organisations.

The post holder is accountable to the Head of Procurement for implementing the sourcing andcontracting strategy across the Trust(s) ensuring that commercial and supply chain risk iseffectively managed. The post holder is required to co-ordinate a wide range of procurementactivity at all levels across the Trust and to manage a portfolio of projects and contractingactivity to ensure that the annual work plan is achieved.

The post holder will ensure that the service is sensitive, responsive and flexible to the changingneeds of the Trust balanced against the need to remain cost effective, the main task being toprovide a strong and effective professional management focus leading to the achievement ofagreed targets, efficiencies and added value initiatives.

Main duties of the job

1) Responsible for the Procurement function within the Trust in the absence of the Head ofProcurement.

2) Contributes to the strategic planning and operational provision of the Trust's procurement function.

3) Assists the Head of Procurement in the implementation of the Trust's Procurement Strategybased on best practice for public sector procurement and ensures that such strategy ismonitored against objectives and reviewed.

4) Provides managerial support and training to the Procurement team, including day to dayoperational cover as required.

Strategic:

1) Supports the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings for the Trustby analysing current spend in specific categories to support the development of procurementstrategies.

2) Meets customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money when procuringproducts and services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/UK standardprocurement practice.

3) Supports contract compliance by pursuing procurement excellence through theimplementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic & hard working DeputyHead of Procurement to work at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will provide leadership and management of a professional purchasing service to Derbyshire Healthcare contributing to the development and achievement of the Trusts procurement strategy, transformational activities and work plan. The post holder will deputise for the Head of Procurement on procurement and logistics issues and lead on key projects.

To manage, develop and motivate procurement staff and contribute to the transformation of theservice and its influence across the organisations.

The post holder is accountable to the Head of Procurement for implementing the sourcing andcontracting strategy across the Trust(s) ensuring that commercial and supply chain risk iseffectively managed. The post holder is required to co-ordinate a wide range of procurementactivity at all levels across the Trust and to manage a portfolio of projects and contractingactivity to ensure that the annual work plan is achieved.

The post holder will ensure that the service is sensitive, responsive and flexible to the changingneeds of the Trust balanced against the need to remain cost effective, the main task being toprovide a strong and effective professional management focus leading to the achievement ofagreed targets, efficiencies and added value initiatives.

To present the procurement function as a progressive, proactive, responsive and innovativeconcern in order to generate and drive uptake of negotiated contracts.

Working closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change and deliver savings,process improvement and product standardisation.

Promote the benefits of effective procurement by influencing managers and clinicians toembrace the innovative alternatives to contribute towards the overall strategic aim of improvingquality of care. Engage with and support the Procurement Transformation programme

We are seeking candidates who are educated to degree level or equivalent and to have aprofessional / postgraduate qualification in Procurement and Supply e.g. CIPS ProfessionalDiploma (Level 6) or equivalent experience

We do offer flexible working structure alongside Office-based conditions. Contact Head of Procurement for further clarification.

1) To support the implementation of the Trusts Procurement Strategy by providingprocurement leadership, advice and expertise. Responsible for managing the day-to-dayprocurement operations and resources to enable delivery of the vision, business plans, savingsand efficiency targets that are consistent with financial and operational governancearrangements.

2) Build professional relationships, initiate and lead change to enable staff to deliver savingsand quality improvements. Ensure that procurement services are subject to continuousimprovement through developing professional practices, enhancing expertise, and buildingprocurement capability and capacity.

3) To provide a range of strategic and operational activities to the Trust (including day-to-daymanagement of the procurement function).

4) To influence, engage and give appropriate advice to stakeholders regarding tendering activities, sourcing and procurement.

5) Challenging and influencing both the level of demand, and the specification of demand fromthe perspective of a thorough understanding of the supply market

6) To deputise for the Head of Procurement as and when required.Key result areas (main duties/responsibilities)Deputise for the Head of Procurement:

7) Responsible for the Procurement function within the Trust in the absence of the Head of Procurement.

8) Contributes to the strategic planning and operational provision of the Trusts procurement function.

9) Assists the Head of Procurement in the implementation of the Trusts Procurement Strategy based on best practice for public sector procurement and ensures that such strategy is monitored against objectives and reviewed.

10) Provides managerial support and training to the Procurement team, including day to day operational cover as required.

Strategic:

1) Supports the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings for the Trustby analysing current spend in specific categories to support the development of procurementstrategies.2) Meets customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money when procuringproducts and services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/UK standardprocurement practice.

3) Supports contract compliance by pursuing procurement excellence through theimplementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.

4) Works with Trust Stakeholders, providing and presenting procurement advice, makingrecommendations and assisting with the implementation of projects.

5) Liaises with other NHS Trusts, DH&SC, NHS Improvement, NHS Supply Chain, SupplyChain Coordination Ltd. and any applicable Procurement Hub and other appropriateorganisations, to benefit from sharing best practice, including the provision of data.

6) Participates in procurement research at national and local levels.

7 ) Contributes to the development and implementation of procurement strategies in line withthe wider NHS Procurement vision to achieve value for money solutions.

8) Organises product trials, analyses product use and supply, investigates savingsopportunities, and implements and reports accordingly.

9) Represents the Procurement Department at Trust Governance and product and servicegroups where necessary, and provides strategic input to achieve standardisation of quality,cost effective products and services for use within the local health economy.

Project Management:

1) Responsible for the planning, organisation and management of procurement projects withinthe Trust.2) Responsible for writing or contributes to the drafting of - project reports (including businesscases) for presentation to governance and stakeholder boards and groups.3) Works with Trust stakeholders, and collaboratively with other Trusts, to rationalise productsand suppliers, agreeing and achieving savings and other value added benefits includingefficiencies in purchasing processes from requisition to payment.4) Provides detailed and in-depth analysis and reports on a range of subjects includingproducts, suppliers and tender evaluations, and assists Trust stakeholders in decision makingprocesses.5) Identifies and reviews areas of spend to ensure the Trust obtains optimum value for moneyfrom its purchasing decisions.

Procurement of Goods & Services:

1) Ensures that the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), UK Public ProcurementLegislation, NHS procurement policies and procedures and the Trusts Procurement policies andprocedures are adhered to at all times.2) Undertakes competitive market testing exercises for the supply of goods and services, planningand developing tender documentation, terms and conditions of contract, specifications andappropriate evaluation methods.3) Oversees the issuance of purchase orders having ensured the best methods or routes of supplyhave been used, and deals with procurement issues from request to receipt and payment (as andwhen required).4) Takes responsibility for any urgent requests for the supply of goods or services and ensures thatarrangements are in place to meet the urgent requirement, dealing with the request responsiblyand effectively.

5) Works with the Procurement Team to manage the work within the department, ensuring an efficientservice is provided by team members.6) Ensures that any queries, complaints or discrepancies reported to the department are dealt with in atimely and efficient manner.7) Provides procurement training to departmental and Trust staff as required.8) Assists in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures.9) Monitors the quality of departmental staff work and provides support to ensure required standardsare met.10) Works with suppliers to the Trust and monitors the supply of goods and services received againstrequirements and specifications.11) Responsible for the day-to-day management of the procurement staff and service.12) Supports and provides cover as required for the Procurement Team.13) Assists the Head of Procurement in:

• Developing and implementing an integrated procurement and supply chain strategy for the Trust.
• Planning, prioritising, developing and introducing programmes and procedures on purchasingacross the Trust, and across commodity ranges.
• Producing a co-ordinated work plan.

Job description
Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic & hard working DeputyHead of Procurement to work at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will provide leadership and management of a professional purchasing service to Derbyshire Healthcare contributing to the development and achievement of the Trusts procurement strategy, transformational activities and work plan. The post holder will deputise for the Head of Procurement on procurement and logistics issues and lead on key projects.

To manage, develop and motivate procurement staff and contribute to the transformation of theservice and its influence across the organisations.

The post holder is accountable to the Head of Procurement for implementing the sourcing andcontracting strategy across the Trust(s) ensuring that commercial and supply chain risk iseffectively managed. The post holder is required to co-ordinate a wide range of procurementactivity at all levels across the Trust and to manage a portfolio of projects and contractingactivity to ensure that the annual work plan is achieved.

The post holder will ensure that the service is sensitive, responsive and flexible to the changingneeds of the Trust balanced against the need to remain cost effective, the main task being toprovide a strong and effective professional management focus leading to the achievement ofagreed targets, efficiencies and added value initiatives.

To present the procurement function as a progressive, proactive, responsive and innovativeconcern in order to generate and drive uptake of negotiated contracts.

Working closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change and deliver savings,process improvement and product standardisation.

Promote the benefits of effective procurement by influencing managers and clinicians toembrace the innovative alternatives to contribute towards the overall strategic aim of improvingquality of care. Engage with and support the Procurement Transformation programme

We are seeking candidates who are educated to degree level or equivalent and to have aprofessional / postgraduate qualification in Procurement and Supply e.g. CIPS ProfessionalDiploma (Level 6) or equivalent experience

We do offer flexible working structure alongside Office-based conditions. Contact Head of Procurement for further clarification.

1) To support the implementation of the Trusts Procurement Strategy by providingprocurement leadership, advice and expertise. Responsible for managing the day-to-dayprocurement operations and resources to enable delivery of the vision, business plans, savingsand efficiency targets that are consistent with financial and operational governancearrangements.

2) Build professional relationships, initiate and lead change to enable staff to deliver savingsand quality improvements. Ensure that procurement services are subject to continuousimprovement through developing professional practices, enhancing expertise, and buildingprocurement capability and capacity.

3) To provide a range of strategic and operational activities to the Trust (including day-to-daymanagement of the procurement function).

4) To influence, engage and give appropriate advice to stakeholders regarding tendering activities, sourcing and procurement.

5) Challenging and influencing both the level of demand, and the specification of demand fromthe perspective of a thorough understanding of the supply market

6) To deputise for the Head of Procurement as and when required.Key result areas (main duties/responsibilities)Deputise for the Head of Procurement:

7) Responsible for the Procurement function within the Trust in the absence of the Head of Procurement.

8) Contributes to the strategic planning and operational provision of the Trusts procurement function.

9) Assists the Head of Procurement in the implementation of the Trusts Procurement Strategy based on best practice for public sector procurement and ensures that such strategy is monitored against objectives and reviewed.

10) Provides managerial support and training to the Procurement team, including day to day operational cover as required.

Strategic:

1) Supports the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings for the Trustby analysing current spend in specific categories to support the development of procurementstrategies.2) Meets customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money when procuringproducts and services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/UK standardprocurement practice.

3) Supports contract compliance by pursuing procurement excellence through theimplementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.

4) Works with Trust Stakeholders, providing and presenting procurement advice, makingrecommendations and assisting with the implementation of projects.

5) Liaises with other NHS Trusts, DH&SC, NHS Improvement, NHS Supply Chain, SupplyChain Coordination Ltd. and any applicable Procurement Hub and other appropriateorganisations, to benefit from sharing best practice, including the provision of data.

6) Participates in procurement research at national and local levels.

7 ) Contributes to the development and implementation of procurement strategies in line withthe wider NHS Procurement vision to achieve value for money solutions.

8) Organises product trials, analyses product use and supply, investigates savingsopportunities, and implements and reports accordingly.

9) Represents the Procurement Department at Trust Governance and product and servicegroups where necessary, and provides strategic input to achieve standardisation of quality,cost effective products and services for use within the local health economy.

Project Management:

1) Responsible for the planning, organisation and management of procurement projects withinthe Trust.2) Responsible for writing or contributes to the drafting of - project reports (including businesscases) for presentation to governance and stakeholder boards and groups.3) Works with Trust stakeholders, and collaboratively with other Trusts, to rationalise productsand suppliers, agreeing and achieving savings and other value added benefits includingefficiencies in purchasing processes from requisition to payment.4) Provides detailed and in-depth analysis and reports on a range of subjects includingproducts, suppliers and tender evaluations, and assists Trust stakeholders in decision makingprocesses.5) Identifies and reviews areas of spend to ensure the Trust obtains optimum value for moneyfrom its purchasing decisions.

Procurement of Goods & Services:

1) Ensures that the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), UK Public ProcurementLegislation, NHS procurement policies and procedures and the Trusts Procurement policies andprocedures are adhered to at all times.2) Undertakes competitive market testing exercises for the supply of goods and services, planningand developing tender documentation, terms and conditions of contract, specifications andappropriate evaluation methods.3) Oversees the issuance of purchase orders having ensured the best methods or routes of supplyhave been used, and deals with procurement issues from request to receipt and payment (as andwhen required).4) Takes responsibility for any urgent requests for the supply of goods or services and ensures thatarrangements are in place to meet the urgent requirement, dealing with the request responsiblyand effectively.

5) Works with the Procurement Team to manage the work within the department, ensuring an efficientservice is provided by team members.6) Ensures that any queries, complaints or discrepancies reported to the department are dealt with in atimely and efficient manner.7) Provides procurement training to departmental and Trust staff as required.8) Assists in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures.9) Monitors the quality of departmental staff work and provides support to ensure required standardsare met.10) Works with suppliers to the Trust and monitors the supply of goods and services received againstrequirements and specifications.11) Responsible for the day-to-day management of the procurement staff and service.12) Supports and provides cover as required for the Procurement Team.13) Assists the Head of Procurement in:

• Developing and implementing an integrated procurement and supply chain strategy for the Trust.
• Planning, prioritising, developing and introducing programmes and procedures on purchasingacross the Trust, and across commodity ranges.
• Producing a co-ordinated work plan.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Achieved or working towards CIPS
• Evidence of having undertaken supply chain management training EU Procurement legislation training or additional specialist procurement courses

Desirable

• Educated to degree level.
• Chartered MCIPS (Level 6)

Experiance

Essential

• Evidence of experience of Line Managing a Team
• Complex Purchasing & Contracting experience.
• Substantial experience of successfully working in a senior procurement management role within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience of managing large budgets and delivering extensive cost improvement programmes leading to multi-million £ savings.
• Expert and extensive hands-on experience of current EU procurement directives and UK legislation. Knowledge of public sector procurement rules and legislation. PCR 2015 & PA23

Desirable

• Evidence of a minimum 3 years experience of Line Managing a Team
• Experience of working in public sector procurement ideally the NHS.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Atamis system
• Fully conversant with the application of EU/UK procurement legislation/tendering processes & procedures
• Commercially astute in leading on the development, negotiation and delivery of procurement projects.
• Implement develop and use up to date systems in support of best practice procurement including but not exclusively the following Trust-wide systems electronic tendering tools, Supplier / Contract management systems, benchmarking tools o End to end procurement ordering systems, Inventory management systems
• Evidence of on-going professional Development

Desirable

• Project management experience

Skills

Essential

• Exceptional communication skills and an ability to understand and impart a wide range of complex, sensitive and specialised information at all levels.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise with consistently high levels of attention to detail.
• Interact with people/stake holders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills to ensure deadlines are prioritised and met.
• Confident to present/represent procurement at senior meetings
• Excellent Leadership skills

Desirable

• Understanding of current best practice in all aspects of supply chain management.

Person Specification
Qualification

Essential

• Achieved or working towards CIPS
• Evidence of having undertaken supply chain management training EU Procurement legislation training or additional specialist procurement courses

Desirable

• Educated to degree level.
• Chartered MCIPS (Level 6)

Experiance

Essential

• Evidence of experience of Line Managing a Team
• Complex Purchasing & Contracting experience.
• Substantial experience of successfully working in a senior procurement management role within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience of managing large budgets and delivering extensive cost improvement programmes leading to multi-million £ savings.
• Expert and extensive hands-on experience of current EU procurement directives and UK legislation. Knowledge of public sector procurement rules and legislation. PCR 2015 & PA23

Desirable

• Evidence of a minimum 3 years experience of Line Managing a Team
• Experience of working in public sector procurement ideally the NHS.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Atamis system
• Fully conversant with the application of EU/UK procurement legislation/tendering processes & procedures
• Commercially astute in leading on the development, negotiation and delivery of procurement projects.
• Implement develop and use up to date systems in support of best practice procurement including but not exclusively the following Trust-wide systems electronic tendering tools, Supplier / Contract management systems, benchmarking tools o End to end procurement ordering systems, Inventory management systems
• Evidence of on-going professional Development

Desirable

• Project management experience

Skills

Essential

• Exceptional communication skills and an ability to understand and impart a wide range of complex, sensitive and specialised information at all levels.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise with consistently high levels of attention to detail.
• Interact with people/stake holders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills to ensure deadlines are prioritised and met.
• Confident to present/represent procurement at senior meetings
• Excellent Leadership skills

Desirable

• Understanding of current best practice in all aspects of supply chain management.

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 .

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. .
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Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Kingsway House

Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

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