Job overview
The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team is seeking applications for a Procurement Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team during a period of transformation as we move toward becoming a single, integrated procurement department serving the NHS across Lancashire and South Cumbria as a shared service provider.
We welcome applications from both the private and public sectors. Successful candidates will bring energy, innovation, and a strong customer focus to the role. Training and support will be provided to ensure success.
The role will involve engaging with colleagues and our customers across Lancashire and South Cumbria and so a willingness to travel to varied locations and sites is a must. For the right candidate, there are opportunities to align base location to any of our main hub sites including Blackpool, Lancaster, Blackburn, Preston and across South Cumbria.
If you have the skills and motivation to take on this challenging and rewarding role and would like an informal discussion, please contact the recruiting manager.
An induction pack and staff handbook are available on request to support your application and transition into the NHS and One LSC Procurement specifically.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Procurement Manager to lead a range of complex Estates and Facilities procurement projects across our partner NHS organisations.
The focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects while ensuring legal compliance. As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will:
- Work within the Procurement team to deliver the procurement strategy and achieve service objectives, including:
- Savings and efficiency targets
- Compliance with procurement regulations
- Excellent customer service
- Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement function as a progressive and responsive team that drives innovation and system improvement.
- Lead strategic procurement projects, ensuring value for money and promoting an integrated approach.
- Provide professional advice on procurement processes, including compliance with UK law and regulations such as Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 as well as the Provider Selection Regime.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working with the Senior Procurement Manager, as the Procurement Manager for the Estates and Facilities category, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of high-value and complex procurement projects that support the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient Estates and Facilities services across the region.
You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions in line with service need, achieve significant savings and efficiencies, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional looking to influence a major category of spend across a regional portfolio while supporting the delivery of high quality, patient focussed care.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Lead high value Estates and Facilities collaborative procurement projects
- Deliver savings, efficiencies, and value-for-money outcomes across the portfolio
- Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle across a range of Estates and Facilities category projects, including market analysis, supplier engagement, tender development, evaluation and contract award, ensuring successful mobilisation and effective contract management throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Build strong relationships with Estates and Facilities stakeholders across the region at all levels
- Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and governance requirements
- Supervise, support and develop staff across the category
- Contribute to category strategies and collaborative procurement programmes
- Monitor performance, savings delivery, and procurement outcomes
Person specification
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally
- Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills
- Excellent negotiation and financial skills to manage complex high value contracts
- Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format
- Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision
- Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff
- Ability to lead teams and facilitate meetings
- Ability to influence senior members of staff and gain credibility within a category management structure
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous Senior Buyer experience within a complex, multi-site procurement environment
- Working and detailed knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations
- Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment
- Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholder groups
- Experience of working in a busy target driven environment to deliver demanding savings targets
Desirable
- Experience of working in other public and private sector organisations
- Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
- Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time and within a varied portfolio
- Additional expertise in Contract & Supplier Management, Contract Law and Negotiation Skills
Other Specific Qualities
Essential
- Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels & at senior meetings
- Flexible approach to working times and location and must be able to travel to and between sites in Lancashire and South Cumbria
- Adaptable to changing demands or service needs
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language – GCSE level Grade 4
- CIPS Professional qualification or substantial experience of working within a procurement environment at a senior level
- Continued professional development of Procurement and/or Business related courses including Basic Contract law, Public Procurement Regulations, Tendering, & Supplier Management
Desirable
- Supervisory/management qualification or equivalent
- Project management qualification or equivalent
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