Senior Procurement Lead inNational inNational PUBLISHED TUE 26 NOV 2024

Band 8c: £74,290 to £85,601 a year PERMANENT
NHS

NHS England r3l7347B

Opportunity to lead a significant government program, contributing to the NHS's Health Infrastructure Plan.

Ability to make a positive impact on public health through effective procurement practices.

Engagement with senior stakeholders, enhancing your professional network and influence within the NHS and beyond.

Development of advanced skills in project management, procurement strategies, and compliance with public sector laws.

Collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders, promoting culture change and innovative solutions in procurement.

Exposure to complex procurement activities, enhancing your expertise and career growth in a highly-regarded environment.

Possibility to mentor and guide junior staff, reinforcing leadership skills and fostering professional development.

The role of "Senior Procurement Lead" at NHS England involves overseeing a high-quality procurement service for the New Hospital Programme, a key initiative in the NHS’s Health Infrastructure Plan. Key responsibilities include managing complex procurement activities from planning to contract award, ensuring compliance with NHS and public procurement regulations, and developing contractual documentation. The position requires substantial experience in program management and procurement, knowledge of public sector procurement guidelines, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and maintain relationships with member trusts. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications (such as CIPS) and have a thorough understanding of procurement strategy and legislation. The role emphasises collaboration, cultural change, and networking within the public and private sectors. Applications are encouraged to be submitted promptly due to potential early closure of the vacancy.

We are in the process of establishing long-term capability to deliver the New Hospital Programme - the 3rd largest programme on the Government's Major Projects Portfolio enabling the delivery of NHS's Health Infrastructure Plan.

The post holder will lead the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality procurement service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation.

The postholder will:

Show an understanding of NHS, wider public procurement and commercial world

Demonstrate experience of project managing complex procurement activities from initial planning to contract award

Demonstrate substantial senior level experience in a complex programme management, procurement and supply chain environment.

Possess knowledge of procurement strategy achieved through qualifications (CIPS/ Masters Level management course) and/or industry experience

Have detailed knowledge and experience to assure and advise on practical application of public sector procurement guidelines and process, legislation and contract law.

Be competent to develop contractual documentation for invitations to tender, ensuring appropriate legislation and that the appropriate terms and conditions are cross referenced.

The post holder will:

Work collaboratively to positively influence shareholder organisations and embed cultural change so that NHP objectives are delivered.

Engage and operate effectively at senior stakeholder level.

Maintain a network of relevant public and private sector contacts.

Act as a key strategic link/lead for customer interface for their category

Proactively engage, build and maintain excellent relationships with member trusts.

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You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

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