Job overview
The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital and partners across the Shropshire Telford and Wrekin ICS 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 agile (home) working available for non‑on‑site days.
Main duties of the job
* 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 IC where necessary to deliver mutual benefits and efficiencies.
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