Procurement Manager

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply.

We’re on the lookout for a knowledgeable, hard-working  Procurement Manager to join our team based in One Lancashire and South Cumbria, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals. You will be responsible for providing dedicated procurement support to all Trusts.

The objective of the role is to identify, develop and deliver credible savings/work plans within the category and engage with stakeholders for the trust functions. Whilst ensuring all

procurement activity is undertaken in accordance with public procurement legislation and Trust

standing financial instructions.

The individual must be a Procurement Specialist with in-depth knowledge of supplier technology and services in the marketplace, and experience working with suppliers to negotiate enterprise contracts in a variety of categories, specifically on the following solutions and suppliers:

• Acquisition of software, hardware, maintenance/support
• Acquisition of  managed services/ outsourcing arrangements
• Previous experience in working with a variety of  Suppliers
• Lead colleagues through all steps of the procurement processes, to ensure best value for money and risks mitigated.
• Advise on efficient and effective procurement. Be seen as a Trusted Partner by building positive and collaborative working relationships.
• Negotiate with suppliers to establish commercially robust agreements.

Main duties of the job

Focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects ensuring legal compliance.

The Procurement Manager will work within the Procurement tower to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and achieve “balanced Scorecard” targets. This includes delivering against the following objectives: Savings and efficiency targets Improving and maintaining compliance with procurement regulations Customer service

You will be expected to work with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement cluster as a progressive and responsive group who work collaboratively, provide new thinking and positively influence system improvement and efficiency.

Contribute as part of the One LSC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.

Work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for One LSC Procurement customers. This will include sourcing of goods, equipment, materials and services that meet requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement.

Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including EU regulations and required process to be followed.

Contribute as part of the One LSC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will take some direction from the Senior Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to:

• Work with colleagues in the procurement team to design and execute the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan.
• Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the One LSC Trusts and customer trusts.
• Develop and lead a range of high value procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off
• Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system.
• Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and the procurement requirements are
• Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project
• Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the
• Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer
• Day to day management of Senior Buyer and Lead Buyer within delegated limits and as required and directed by the Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring motivational and morale levels are improved and maintained.
• Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed
• Significantly contribute as part of the One LSC procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower, in particular with regards to the category of spend within remit.
• Support the Senior Procurement Managers in the development and execution of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the One LSC objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member
• Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement
• Co-ordination of high value quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
• Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance
• Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities.
• Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the One LSC wide contract register.
• Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance