Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical., The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's (RBFT) Procurement team provides procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust. The Senior Procurement Manager will support in defining and implementing the procurement strategy that supports delivery of the RBFT's Vision 2025, and in line with the national NHS procurement strategy and Future Operating Model. The role holder will be expected to build strong and effective relationships at a strategic level with senior stakeholders, championing cross functional activity, working collaboratively within our community in order to deliver optimum demonstrable value from the Trust's third party supplier spend. The role holder will also be expected to promote the adoption of ways of working, robust supplier and contract management.,
* Lead a specific sourcing programme for defined categories and/or portfolios including across multiple organisations and systems. Identify, monitor and report on the delivery of category savings and customer benefits against the plan.
* Establish and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships through regular close contact, including: face to face meetings, liaising with and facilitating networks and stakeholder groups.
* Manage the expectations of customers through effective communication.
* Propose change and innovation and actively support customers with implementing changes which may impact across significant geographical areas and multiple organisations.
* Support the Executive Team and category teams with the delivery of cost and efficiency savings by analysing current spend information and through the development of procurement workplans and strategies.
* Contribute significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects ensuring that all processes comply with legislative requirements and reflect best procurement practice.
* Ensure contract compliance and pursue procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.
* Provide and maintain a knowledgebase of information relating to relevant current legislative requirements and ensure that colleagues are updated on changes and their impact.
* Use procurement knowledge to provide expert guidance to colleagues in a range of areas including producing evaluation criteria and tender documentation. Develop policies and guidelines for staff and provide staff training and coaching as appropriate.
* Provide specialist market, category and procurement knowledge to customers and to support internal projects and processes.
* Work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure consistency in procurement policy and procedure across the organisation and identify opportunities to maximise efficiency.
Essential criteria
* Procurement experience and knowledge of procurement processes
* Experience of managing multiple contracts to ensure best value for money, Degree or equivalent
* CIPS
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Staff Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
* Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
* NHS pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Money Advice Service
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
* On-site nursery (based at RBH)
* Full educational library services
* Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
* Bus to work scheme
* Excellent rail and bus links
* A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.
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