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Head of Procurement


Barts Health NHS Trust
IlfordLocation
Ilford
a day ago
Posted date
a day ago
N/A
Minimum level
N/A
Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
Job summary

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day-to-day work. They are:o We are kind.o We are respectful.o We work together with our communities.

The post holder will support on the implementation and delivery of the Procurement Strategy across the Trusts' and will achieve this by:

1) By taking lead responsibility for the internal delivery of strategic and operational procurement for defined Categories of Expenditure by delivering a portfolio of high value and/or strategic contracts.2) Supporting the Chief Procurement Officer (and deputising in their absence) in developing the interface between the business units, corporate support functions and the procurement team, to drive change, innovative procurement practice and contract compliance, in pursuit of savings and cost avoidance.3) Through sourcing, to deliver aspects of a strategic procurement work plan and participate in relevant regional and national Procurement hub work-streams. This will include the achievement of annual savings targets, compliance with all relevant legislation, identifying areas for future investigation and bringing added value to the benefit of the Trust.4) To work autonomously in achieving and maintaining the NHS Procurement & Commercial Standards accreditation by leading on a key area of strategic delivery.

Main duties of the job

Leading on strategic, complex and high value procurement exercises.

Overseeing the portfolio of categories of spend to ensure effective use of resource to deliver the Trusts' objectives.

Accountability of business as usual delivery for the Procurement Shared Service.

Accountability for the assigned strategic areas in line with the Continuous Commercial Assessment Framework.

Management of the recruitment, retention, development programme to sustain service delivery.

Manage and develop the Procurement Department staff ensuring individual professional development in line with requirements and via a Training Needs Analysis.

Use highly developed persuasion and influencing skills to engage with and influence key stakeholders at all levels within all parts of the organisation in order to facilitate participation in identified procurement activity.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. They will demonstrate commercial awareness, sound judgement, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvementaligned to the Trust's WeCare valuesis essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About us

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.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Job description

Job 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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description
Job 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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Managing categories of spend using category management principles
  • Delivering cash releasing savings and added value benefits through procurement activity
  • Leading high value high risk procurements in a regulated environment
  • Leading and developing procurement category strategies
  • Supporting and deputising for a Chief Procurement Officer or equivalent senior role.
  • Operating autonomously and leading assigned strategic procurement workstreams and systems.
Desirable

  • Specific Procurement Experience of leading category strategies and high value procurements in Estates and IT
  • Leading high value high risk procurements in a public sector setting
skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal, written, presentational and numerical data analysis skills
  • Putting people first
  • Prioritising quality
  • Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
  • Leading teams and people management
  • Developing staff
  • Stakeholder management and influencing skills
Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert knowledge of UK public sector procurement legislation relevant to the NHS (e.g. Procurement Act 2023, Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Provider Selection Regime)
  • Managing and monitoring suppliers
Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be a Qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) (or actively working towards for the Band 8B post).
  • High standard or general education including English and Mathematics
  • Relevant first degree, equivalent relevant vocational qualification, training or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable

  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
Other

Essential

  • Being professional and honest
  • Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

  • Managing categories of spend using category management principles
  • Delivering cash releasing savings and added value benefits through procurement activity
  • Leading high value high risk procurements in a regulated environment
  • Leading and developing procurement category strategies
  • Supporting and deputising for a Chief Procurement Officer or equivalent senior role.
  • Operating autonomously and leading assigned strategic procurement workstreams and systems.
Desirable

  • Specific Procurement Experience of leading category strategies and high value procurements in Estates and IT
  • Leading high value high risk procurements in a public sector setting
skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal, written, presentational and numerical data analysis skills
  • Putting people first
  • Prioritising quality
  • Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
  • Leading teams and people management
  • Developing staff
  • Stakeholder management and influencing skills
Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert knowledge of UK public sector procurement legislation relevant to the NHS (e.g. Procurement Act 2023, Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Provider Selection Regime)
  • Managing and monitoring suppliers
Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be a Qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) (or actively working towards for the Band 8B post).
  • High standard or general education including English and Mathematics
  • Relevant first degree, equivalent relevant vocational qualification, training or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable

  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
Other

Essential

  • Being professional and honest
  • Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice

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

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

Barts Health NHS Trust
Address

Goodmayes Hospital

Ilford

IG3 8XJ

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Head of Procurement
Barts Health NHS Trust
Ilford
a day ago
N/A
Full-time

Head of Procurement