The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital and partners across the Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System are undertaking an exciting Hospital Transformation Programme, which includes the building and equipping of a substantial new build at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as well as re‑configuration of services.
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager who can join us on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to support the existing procurement team. The ideal candidate must have proven NHS Procurement experience, a detailed understanding of public sector procurement regulations and be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a wider team.
Experience of capital equipping, minor works and concession contracts within the NHS/public sector would be advantageous. We offer an agile working approach; the role will require the successful candidate to be on‑site in Shrewsbury for 1–2 days per week or as required, with flexible (home) working available for non‑on‑site days.
Key Responsibilities
* The post holder will be expected to provide professional procurement advice and support and to lead the procurement process in delivering best value and service to the Trust(s).
* To support the Senior Procurement Manager in delivering a range of Capital Works and Capital Equipping Projects as part of our Hospital Transformation Programme.
* To develop and manage a portfolio of contracts and support its renewal strategy.
* To strategically manage non‑pay expenditure within the respective division and actively identify and deliver areas of efficiencies which include savings.
* The role may involve leading / managing a team and the post holder will assist in developing the team’s skills and capability to meet internally & externally set performance management targets, i.e. savings, contract coverage and customer satisfaction.
* The postholder will develop their own skills and experience through on‑the‑job and associated training courses.
* The post holder will need to work across Trust divisions / Trusts and collaborate across the Integrated Care System where necessary to deliver mutual benefits and efficiencies.
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