Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Commercial Contract Management and Delivery
• The responsibilities of this position are to lead the commercial contract management activity for the Black Country ICS Trusts and to offer professional support and advice where required.
• Develop the Trusts' commercial contract management work programme, formulating plans and priorities which impact across all Trusts' divisions, ensuring it reflects the requirements of relevant clinical settings and aligns to the national work programmes/ operating frameworks and timescales.
• Develop a detailed commercial contract management work plan which reflects each Trusts strategic objectives and integrates with the local and national quality & efficiency agendas.
• Influence and provide commercial contract management direction and decision making based on evidence-based practice to the Black Country ICS Trusts of the NMBC, involving senior decision makers across the provider Trusts.
• Lead the development and delivery of the Commercial Contract Management Team.
• Support the Group Deputy Director of Procurement - Commercial Contract Management, in developing and implementing effective and efficient commercial contract management performance management infrastructure, policies and procedures across the Black Country ICS Trusts of the NMBC that promote innovation, patient and staff safety.
• Responsible for supporting one off key local, national and regional projects.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant leadership/management experience of working in an environment where highly developed leadership and influencing skills are essential
• Proven contribution to the development of organisational business plans
• Development and implementation of an organisational procurement or service development programme

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full member status of the CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) Masters degree Leadership/Management qualification or equivalent experience of managing staff and resources

Desirable criteria

• Formal qualification in leadership/programme/project management

Training

Essential criteria

• Evidence of professional updating Management and Leadership Training Project Management Contract Management

Desirable criteria

• Training / Lean techniques.

Specialist Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of current developments within the NHS. Understanding of the complex strategic environment of the NHS and in particular acute and community NHS setting. Extensive knowledge of the EU procurement directives and legislation. Understands Supply Chain business models, industry and marketplace; demonstrates the cognitive ability to assess situations, diagnose problems and determine an appropriate course of action to enhance the effectiveness of the organization and in alignment with core values, with freedom to act on outcomes. Proven track record of delivering highly complex projects, savings initiatives which have improved patient care as well as reduced costs or driven efficiency savings. Able to undertake complex data collection, input, analysis, audit and evaluation to formulate policy and drive autonomous decision making The post holder will have considerable experience and an excellent track record as a very senior procurement professional.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation.

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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