Job overview
This Commercial Procurement Analytics Manager role will support with key procurement analytics deliverables across all teams within the Commercial Procurement Services team, as well as supporting initiatives across North-East London (NEL).
This role will assist with the implementation of the BHRUT vision and strategy for Commercial Procurement, as approved by the Trust Board, with a specific focus on supporting across the entire spectrum of procurement analytics. This role will support the Trust towards delivering a Best in Class Commercial Procurement Service for BHRUT and Integrated Collaboration across North East London (NEL).
The role will also involve working as part of a team of Procurement analytics staff to work and support collaboratively in a matrix structure on a project and programme specific basis, as directed by the Associate Director of Commercial Procurement Strategy, Governance and Reporting, the Associate Director of Commercial Procurement Supply Chain Operations and Transformation, and the Head of Commercial Procurement Analytics.
Main duties of the job
• To support with the development of operational and strategic plans that deliver savings and provide improved value for money across all teams within the Commercial Procurement Services team as well as on a Trust-wide basis.
• Support with the development and ongoing management of the Procurement Analytics Model (PAM) and any other procurement analytics models, databases (e.g. SQL) and programmes; specifically lead within the Commercial Procurement analytics team on PAM enhancements linked to Data architecture, analysis and data modelling with the development and ongoing management of key procurement analytics activities, projects and programmes linked to Data architecture and analysis.
• with operational delivery and support in the capacity of Procurement analytics in relation to the Trust’s Automated Inventory Management System (AIMS) Omnicell, Trust’s finance and procurement system (SBS), Procurement Analytics Model (PAM, procurement catalogue system (GHX) and all other Trust and NEL systems/processes.
• with all Procurement analytics planning across the Commercial Procurement Services function and NEL, linked to Data architecture, analysis and data modelling.
• with efficiency and improvement outcomes across the Commercial Procurement Services function, using Data architecture, analysis and data modelling tools to develop and improve transactional procurement systems and processes, data analytics related procurement analytics activities and outputs.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Professional qualification in Procurement analytics across the areas of P2P, data analytics, catalogue management or equivalent experience.
2. Evidence of continuing professional development across the spectrum of Procurement analytics; specifically P2P, Data and catalogue management
3. Graduate qualification in a Procurement analytics and/or data analytics related field or equivalent experience
4. Working towards full Professional qualification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
5. Postgraduate / Professional qualification in or equivalent experience working in a data service
6. Working towards or has the DAMA associate level qualification in Data Management
7. SQL related qualification or equivalent significant experience
Desirable criteria
8. Full Professional qualification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent full qualification and membership or equivalent experience
9. Postgraduate Procurement analytics related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
10. Prince 2 Project Management qualification or equivalent
11. Postgraduate Data Analysis related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
12. Systems Informatics post graduate related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience – e.g. SQL and database development.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. •Good knowledge of best in class procurement analytics and best practice
14. •Experience of working in procurement function within an NHS acute organisation
15. •Good team working skills, able to effectively work in small and large teams in a matrix structure within the service and organisation-wide.
16. •Experience of supporting risk management and risk mitigation plans relating to Procurement analytics across P2P, transactional procurement, procurement data analytics and catalogue management.
17. •Strong experience of working across Procurement analytics, P2P, procurement information, procurement reporting, P2P, procurement data analytics and catalogue management services.
18. •Experience persuading and influencing operational stakeholders and peers
19. •Proven experience of capability to support planning over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
20. •Experience of supporting the management of change across the spectrum of Procurement analytics, P2P, procurement information, procurement reporting, P2P, procurement data analytics and catalogue management services.
21. •Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on outcomes and supporting transformational projects and programmes.
22. •Experience of supporting the defining, reporting and analysis approaches to meet the business requirements of the organisation.
23. •Experience of managing internal and external stakeholders for the delivery of procurement related reporting and data analysis, including working with stakeholders to prioritise demands across P2P, Data, Sourcing and catalogue management.
24. •Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written/oral), and the ability to interact with staff and key stakeholders and customers. •Good decision-making skills, with the ability to organise, delegate, control, and deliver own and team’s (in a matrix approach) work to required quality standards.
25. •Enthusiastic, hard-working, persistent, resilient and able to use creative flair to achieve success across P2P, transactional procurement and procurement data analytics.
26. •Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision and to prioritise work of self and others, either directly or indirectly in a matrix structure.
27. •Evidence of supporting the introduction of “best practice” and demonstrating successful implementation and evaluation of Procurement analytics initiatives.
28. •Experience of supporting the implementation of Procurement analytics related efficiencies and change management outcomes.
Desirable criteria
29. •Knowledge of Enterprise Data Management concepts.
30. •Knowledge of GDPR and its implementation in the NHS/Public Sector
Skills
Essential criteria
31. •Data analytics skills linked to Procurement analytics management and procurement.
32. •Operational planning, implementation and management skills, with the ability to think analytically and also creatively and laterally in respect of resolving data analytics related technical problems.
33. •Proficient understanding of current trends in procurement P2P, transactional procurement and procurement data analytics solutions and products appropriate to the NHS, and their use in the delivery of commercial procurement outcomes.
34. •Good understanding of business processes, systems and data analysis techniques.
35. •Good understanding of using contract management systems, electronic catalogue management systems (e.g. GHX), procurement sourcing systems (e.g. Due North) and finance and procurement systems; in particular SBS.
36. •Good understanding of developing and using procurement data dashboards and data analytics tools such as Power BI and CliqView.
37. •Strong skills in data analysis, interrogation and reporting of key data sets for stakeholders; in particular the ability to manipulate complex data to help inform operational outputs and key decisions
38. •Ability to define and deliver procurement operational systems and process solutions, analysing and developing requirements in conjunction with stakeholders.
39. •Able to develop and gain agreement on new methods of operation where peer group may have alternative views
40. •Good level of IT skills and excellent working knowledge of various MS packages
41. •Good presentation skills
42. •Good verbal and written skills; specifically the ability to write and articulate complex matters in simple language to appeal to multiple audiences
43. •Able to interpret sets of information including service activity and trend data, policy and best practice information
44. •Operates with a positive outlook, is solution-focused and is dedicated to improving relationships for improved patient outcomes
45. •Self-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems
46. •Adaptable and able to demonstrate resilience in difficult situations
47. •Strong visible team member delivery style; leading by example with the ability to work in a matrix structure as both an effective team member and team leader.
48. •Good relationship-building skills and ability to form constructive, credible operational relationships at all levels through high professional credibility
Desirable criteria
49. •Experience of developing and managing SQL and other systems databases.
50. •End to end operational and strategic P2P transactional procurement skills or equivalent transferable skills
Other
Essential criteria
51. •Energy and enthusiasm for commitment to high environmental standards
52. •Strong identity with the core values of the public service and the NHS
53. •Compassionate and empathetic
54. •Professional approach with ability to undertake hands on delivery
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57. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
58. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
59. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)