Head of Procurement

Job overview

We are excited to invite applications for an experienced Head of Procurement to lead the Trust’s procurement functions. This is a pivotal role for the Trust, involving developing and overseeing our procurement strategy and supply chain processes and ensuring compliance and value for money across all purchasing activities. The successful applicant will build on shaping and continuously improving our procurement functions, working with colleagues internally and system wide, enhancing supply chain efficiency, ensuring we realise optimal value across all supply chain activities and develop a culture of excellence within the team.

For an informal discussion contact Liz Brogan

Main duties of the job

To lead the Trust’s procurement function to ensure the provision of a legally compliant, effective and efficient supply of goods and services.

The post holder will be responsible for the Trusts’ procurement strategy, and will be required to participate in regional and national developments and initiatives and represent the Trust at the highest level when required and act as the procurement expert for the Trust.

To represent the Trust both within the health economy and nationally.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder has the lead role in the management and development of the procurement and purchasing function, its staff, its work and performance against national and locally agreed targets.  Accountable for the effective deployment of human, physical and financial resources.  Responsibility for the department budget.

Lead responsibility for all procurement processes.  This includes ensuring that purchasing policies and financial procedures are in line with NHS and statutory guidelines.  The postholder will develop and implement Trust wide policies and performance arrangements to secure effective implementation across all areas of the trust.

• To be accountable for the annual trust procurement audits & to ensure Substantial Assurance is achieved.

Undertake in depth analysis of highly complex procurement opportunities and exercise judgement in assessing a range of options, taking into account the constant changes taking place within the wider NHS environment.

Identify and secure the active involvement and engagement of sponsors, key stakeholders including external agencies and key suppliers.  Ensure collaborative working and the use of modern management of change processes to overcome resistance the change and ensure successful outcomes

Identify, develop, plan and implement local long term strategies and programmes that deliver national policy and strategy, and that modernizes and improves healthcare delivery and performance across the Trust.  Lead responsibility for developing, implementing, reviewing and monitoring the Trust Procurement and Purchasing Strategy.

Advise the Trust on the interpretation of national policy and strategy and recommend action to be taken to ensure implementation and delivery within the Trust.

Responsible for the production of monthly reports and key procurement performance indicators both for internal and external reporting.  The postholder will be required to use the KPI information to monitor and improve performance of the operational function ensuring key work streams are delivered (eg standardization, savings, area of influence)

• The postholder will be the lead for the Trust on all procurement returns and responsible for providing purchasing information to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.

Lead responsibility for the maintenance and development of the e-procurement system, Atamis and other systems which may be implemented, and ensuring staff compliance with Trust procurement procedures (including leading on their implementation & education trust-wide)  Responsibility for the ongoing development of purchasing systems and processes in order to improved efficiencies through the introduction of new technologies.

• Identify, develop and deliver appropriate education, training and development programmes to managers within the trust to ensure that Trust procedures are adhered to, and to facilitate the delivery of the procurement strategy.Maintain an understanding of best practice nationally and internationally to support the strategic development of healthcare. Lead on Trust-wide initiatives in key policy areas, including annual efficiency requirements. To deputise for and undertake any other duties as delegated by the Director of Contracting, Business development and Procurement.