Senior Commercial Lead

2 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom National Health Service Full time

Job summaryYou will lead, manage and be accountable for a Commercial Team with responsibility for circa 100 supplier contracts and ensure that all resources are focused on delivering sustainable, quality, and innovative commercial solutions, in compliance with legislation.You will providing professional expertise to formulate, develop and implement long term strategic plans for the categories and contracts managed by the team as well as actively engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and public sector bodies in support of our commercial strategies and their effectiveness.You will continuously improve the Commercial service delivered to stakeholders, enhance expertise, and build the capability and potential of the function and take a pivotal role in delivering significant cost improvements in a creative, innovative, and sustained manner to assist us to meet our financial objectives.Main duties of the jobIn this role you will support in the delivery of the planning & organisation, day to day operations, financial, quality targets and vision of the Commercial directorate within NHSBT. Your responsibilities will include:Leading and supporting category strategies, market shaping, strategic sourcing, and procurement.Developing long term strategic plans for the sourcing, procurement, and delivery of contracts.Developing & managing a portfolio of larger high-risk projects, typically with a high level of expenditure and / or complexity.Developing working relationships with key suppliers and ensuring excellent performance standards are achieved in line with contractual requirements and stakeholders expectations.Line managing the team and developing a culture that encourages open communication and ensures that people are managed through effective teamwork, leadership and motivation across the team and wider Commercial function.Managing operational multi stranded budgets for products and services within their category group.Leading and supporting in the preparation of complex tender documents, inviting tender bids from suppliers including the selection of suppliers following pre-qualification analysis of supplier information and pre-tender commercial discussions.About usAt NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.
Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.
Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis position will be in the Sourcing and Procurement Science Team.Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 21st April 2024.If shortlisted you will be required to attend the Government Commercial Function virtual assessment centre, this will be a one day process, exact date will be confirmed.Interviews are anticipated to be held in mid-May, after the ADC assessment subject to confirmation.For informal enquiries please contactEmma Rowe-Jones (Assistant Director Sourcing and Procurement) at emma.rowe-jones@nhsbt.nhs.uk.Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialEducated to Masters level or equivalent experience in a professional purchasing area.CIPS Professional Diploma Level 6 or equivalent experience.Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Experience

EssentialExperience of Market Shaping, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Strategy, and Contract Management including negotiation of significant value contracts and/or significant risk contracts, and disputes at a senior level.Supply chain management and supplier relationship management experience.The ability to lead strategic planning and implementation processes.Time Management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.Experience in using electronic sourcing and purchasing systems.Change management experience including awareness of impacts on Quality when implementing new contracts.Decision making and problem-solving skills.Leadership and management experience.Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS Blood and TransplantAddressNHSBT - NorthwayFiltonBristolBS34 7QHEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Assistant Director Sourcing and ProcurementEmma Rowe-Jonesgift.clement@nhsbt.nhs.ukDate posted28 March 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary
58,972 to 68,525 a year

ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time,



Flexible working,



Home or remote working


Reference number003726Job locationsNHSBT - NorthwayFiltonBristolBS34 7QHNHSBT - Vincent DriveBirminghamB15 2SGNHSBTPlymouth GroveManchesterM13 9LLNHSBT - Tooting75 Cranmer TerraceLondonSW17 0RBNHSBT - ColindaleCharcot RoadLondonNW9 5BGNHSBT - Capitol WayDodworthBarnsleyS75 3FGNHSBTHolland DriveNewcastle Upon TyneNE2 4NQNHSBT - Speke14 Estuary BanksLiverpoolL24 8RB



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