Job Overview
The Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic IT procurement contracts professional to join the Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient procurement and contracts management service across a range of stakeholders.
Details
The department is looking for a dynamic and experienced IT procurement contracts professional to enhance relationships with stakeholders, to drive productive collaboration and effective forward planning to manage non-pay activity. Reporting to the Strategic IT Procurement Manager, the IT Procurement Contract Manager will provide procurement and contracts management expertise to stakeholders within the Trust: advising on successful contracting within the context of public procurement regulations and the Trust’s internal regulations and policies.
The post-holder will be an integral part of the team working with managers/stakeholders to develop procurement strategies for agreed categories of spend and to identify opportunities for the achievement of directorate savings.
Main Duties
* Lead high-value and complex tenders and contracts for IT goods and services, achieving the most economically advantageous outcomes for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Sheffield Children’s Hospital Trusts.
* Develop strategies to meet the procurement needs of these specialist product/service categories and the Trusts as a whole.
* Act as a category expert in designated procurement category areas, providing specialist knowledge and guidance to ensure best practice, compliance, and value for money across all procurement activities.
* Operate effective information systems to ensure accessibility of data that adds value to decision making.
* Achieve savings targets in line with the Trusts formal Savings Plan.
Contract Details
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of six months as part of a limited term project. The fixed term contract status will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the project’s implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.
Working for Our Organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff, including commitments to professional development and many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* GCSE Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
* Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Diploma (MCIPS), or degree in business-related subject
Essential Criteria
* Extensive direct involvement in IT Procurement
* Contract Management training and or equivalent experience
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills
* Excellent communications skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Demonstrable leadership qualities
Desirable Criteria
* MBA or MSC in Procurement / Supply Chain
* Responsibility for managing high risk and/or IT related contracts.
* Experience of managing staff
* Commercial negotiation training and or equivalent experience
* Project Management training
* Basic management/supervision training
Additional Information
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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