Location: Aylesbury
Overview
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Brokerage and Placement Manager to lead and manage a high-quality care sourcing and purchasing function.
Our new Commissioning and Procurement Hub ensures collaboration with our clients to develop and execute a procurement strategy to achieve their defined success criteria. We bring together experiences and lessons learned to ensure the most effective approach. Our new Commissioning and Procurement Hub supports all stages of the commercial lifecycle, complementing client teams to maximise value.
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team that purchases care and support on behalf of the council and the Integrated Care Board (ICB), ensuring residents with health, care, and support needs have access to appropriate, high-quality care that provides value for money.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
1. Lead the purchasing of person-centered, cost-effective, and high-quality care and support to meet the needs of a range of customers.
2. Manage a team of Brokerage Officers and Senior Brokerage Officers to ensure timely delivery of care and support.
3. Develop and maintain processes and guidance for effective care purchasing, including robust case allocation and workload management.
4. Communicate and negotiate with suppliers, handling complex purchasing issues.
5. Develop and implement strategies to secure value for money through the care purchasing function.
6. Maintain expert knowledge of the care market, purchasing tools, and operational policies.
7. Identify gaps and low-capacity areas within the local market to inform strategic commissioning intentions.
8. Facilitate joint working with commissioners to proactively share concerns about providers.
Any-Desk:
As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.
About you
You will have experience in the following:
9. Substantial experience in a senior role within the service area or related professional field.
10. Significant experience in supplier negotiation and relationship management.
11. Strong knowledge of the health and social care system, including relevant legislation and regulations.
12. Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders in complex situations.
13. Experience in strategy and market development, risk management, and budget/resource management.
14. Excellent communication, interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
15. Relevant professional qualification.
Please refer to the job summary attached for full details about this role.