Sourcing Manager - Community, Mental Health & Professional Services

Job overview

NWL Procurement Services (NWL PS) is part of Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, providing vital procurement and supply chain management services to all NWL Members. As a key player in the delivery of high-quality services, we are now seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to join our dynamic team.

The Sourcing Manager will execute sourcing activities to deliver excellent customer service, ensure best value, and guarantee compliance with NWL PS governance. Working closely with the Head of Sourcing, you will be instrumental in creating and implementing effective Sourcing Plans for each project, all while maintaining a strong focus on performance metrics and service level agreements.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and success of procurement processes, ensuring NWL PS consistently meets its objectives and delivers value to the organisation and its stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Sourcing to ensure sourcing activities add value across all projects, addressing the unique challenges outlined by Category Management.
• Develop and deliver individual Sourcing Plans to meet the needs of each project, focusing on delivering excellent customer service, optimal value for money, and full compliance with NWL PS governance.
• Support the achievement of NWL PS Delivery Board approval for all project gateways, including producing the Procurement Outcome Report.
• Facilitate the smooth handover of sourcing projects to the Manage & Enable function, ensuring all relevant details are communicated effectively.
• Actively work towards achieving Service Level Agreement KPIs and NWL PS internal performance metrics, driving continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise and guidance on potential sourcing approaches, contributing to the success of procurement project delivery and ensuring that projects reflect the most appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Manage complex information flows, engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication on all relevant sourcing issues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.