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Procurement and Contracts Manager

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Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Brighton & Hove

AI generated summary

  • You will lead sourcing and tendering, ensure compliance with policies, drive efficiencies, manage the procurement team, and identify future opportunities for cost reduction.
  • You will lead sourcing and tendering, manage contracts, ensure compliance, drive savings, support the team, and identify efficiency opportunities to benefit the Trust.

Requirements

  • The Procurement Contracts Manager will lead on sourcing, tendering and quotation exercises via the Atamis procurement portal.
  • Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and Procurement Policy, support a category sourcing workstream and ensure that it operates within public sector policy and the NHS legal framework to successfully achieve its objectives year on year.
  • To take the lead on specific/allocated areas of category spend, undertaking sourcing and procuring exercises which meet stakeholder requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach in meeting deliverables.
  • Using detailed analysis, provide continuous opportunities to make efficiencies and cost reductions for the Trust and where appropriate, across multiple organisations.
  • To support the Head of Procurement with the management and development of the procurement team.
  • Provide input to the development and reporting of an agreed work plan to include a resource plan and the realisation of annual savings and compliance with all relevant procurement legislation.
  • Identifying areas for future opportunities and bringing added value to the benefit of the department and the Trust.

Responsibilities

  • The Procurement Contracts Manager will lead on sourcing, tendering and quotation exercises via the Atamis procurement portal.
  • The role holder will also take the lead on identifying and managing best procurement processes for different procurements whilst advising stakeholders of their responsibilities.
  • The role also entails leading on contract management with key suppliers, and managing members of the Buying Team.
  • Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and Procurement Policy, support a category sourcing workstream and ensure that it operates within public sector policy and the NHS legal framework to successfully achieve its objectives year on year.
  • This shall include the delivery of demonstrable and incremental cash releasing and efficiency savings, which form part of the cost improvement plans of the Trust and wider Integrated Care System.
  • To take the lead on specific/allocated areas of category spend, undertaking sourcing and procuring exercises which meet stakeholder requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach in meeting deliverables.
  • This involves working closely with other stakeholders to support the requirements of the Trust and relevant third party organisations.
  • Using detailed analysis, provide continuous opportunities to make efficiencies and cost reductions for the Trust and where appropriate, across multiple organisations.
  • To support the Head of Procurement with the management and development of the procurement team.
  • Provide input to the development and reporting of an agreed work plan to include a resource plan and the realisation of annual savings and compliance with all relevant procurement legislation.
  • Identifying areas for future opportunities and bringing added value to the benefit of the department and the Trust.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Procurement and Contracts Manager?

The main responsibility is to lead on sourcing, tendering, and quotation exercises via the Atamis procurement portal, while ensuring compliance with financial instructions and procurement policies.

What platforms will the Procurement and Contracts Manager use for sourcing and tendering?

The Procurement and Contracts Manager will use the Atamis procurement portal for sourcing, tendering, and quotation exercises.

What type of savings is the Procurement and Contracts Manager expected to achieve?

The role involves delivering demonstrable and incremental cash releasing and efficiency savings that are part of the cost improvement plans of the Trust and the wider Integrated Care System.

Who will the Procurement and Contracts Manager report to?

The Procurement and Contracts Manager will support the Head of Procurement in managing and developing the procurement team.

Is experience in the public sector required for this position?

Yes, experience within the public sector procurement policy and the NHS legal framework is important for successfully achieving the role's objectives.

What kind of team will the Procurement and Contracts Manager lead?

The role includes managing members of the Buying Team to ensure effective procurement processes.

What values are emphasized in the work culture of the organization?

The organization emphasizes partnership, training, and development of the workforce, along with a strong culture of teamwork and commitment to continuous learning.

Will the Procurement and Contracts Manager collaborate with other stakeholders?

Yes, the role involves working closely with stakeholders to support the requirements of the Trust and relevant third-party organizations.

Does the role involve analyzing procurement data?

Yes, using detailed analysis is a key part of the role, providing opportunities for efficiencies and cost reductions.

Is there a focus on specific areas of category spend within this role?

Yes, the Procurement and Contracts Manager will take the lead on specific/allocated areas of category spend and undertake sourcing exercises that demonstrate value for money.

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Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We're a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1930
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers specialized healthcare services, including plastic surgery, orthopedics, and burns treatment. Their mission is to provide outstanding care, support, and innovation to improve patient outcomes and well-being. They are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate services and advancing medical practice through research and education.