Deputy Integrated Procurement Manager in Lancaster inLancaster PUBLISHED THU 27 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust reKjk8HC
Job description
The Procurement & Supplies Team is embarking on an exciting period of change as we start our journey to become a single procurement department across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement Teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to:
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust plus Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals).
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
The Deputy Integrated Procurement Manager role within the Procurement & Supplies Department is seen as a key role and an opportunity for candidates to join a vibrant, highly driven Procurement Team, based across numerous sites within the region.
The role is responsible for operational supervision, ensuring that a costeffective purchasing work programme is developed and maintainedto achieve financial savings and value for money.
Assist in the production and delivery of the Procurement Strategy,in line with the SFl's, English and European Law, and DepartmentalPolicies and Procedures.
The post holder will preliminary be responsible for working with the Integrated Procurement Manager in developing and implementing the Trust's Procurement Strategy within a defined Care Group to ensure that a cost effective purchasing / contracts work programme is developed and maintained to achieve the key objectives associated with the Care Group and wider Trust.
The post holder must be customer and services focused, being constantly aware of the importance of maintaining a quality service, performing and projecting a professional image to high standards.
The post holder will be involved with working with other Procurement Professionals within the North West Region and Nationally, where appropriate; ensuring best value for money is achieved viathe sourcing and awarding of Regional Contracts.
The post holder assists with the programme of Standardisation and Rationalisation of goods is implemented, ensuring that standards are met for product/equipment trails.
The post holder shall work collaboratively with finance colleagues to fully understand the financial environment. Where factors impact on Procurement, gain an understanding of the nature of theissue, work with the Contracting and Procurement Team Leader to introduce processes and educate colleagues both within and outside Procurement to ensure a seamless transition.
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