Procurement Policy Manager

4 weeks ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom NHS Shared Business Services Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Policy Manager to lead the implementation of new Procurement Regulations in 2023/24. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of UK public sector procurement policy and experience of working within a procurement team.

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead the support for the implementation of new Procurement Regulations in 2023/24.
  • Stay current with relevant regulations, laws, spend controls, and business conditions, maintaining a vigilant approach to changes that may impact procurement strategies.
  • Present a strategic action plan based on the findings of the impact assessment, outlining specific steps for improvement.
  • Facilitate briefings or training sessions to ensure a detailed understanding of the updated policies and their impact.
  • Collaborate with Group legal colleagues to develop and implement a rolling program of legal training for collaborators, ensuring colleagues remain up to date on legislation, emerging case law, and legal standard methodologies.
  • Develop and deliver training initiatives focused on tendering practices within the NHS environment, with a specific emphasis on Cabinet Office spend controls.

About Us

As a Procurement Policy Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving our progress in adapting to new services and markets.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead the support for the implementation of new Procurement Regulations in 2023/24.
  • Stay current with relevant regulations, laws, spend controls, and business conditions, maintaining a vigilant approach to changes that may impact procurement strategies.
  • Present a strategic action plan based on the findings of the impact assessment, outlining specific steps for improvement.
  • Facilitate briefings or training sessions to ensure a detailed understanding of the updated policies and their impact.
  • Collaborate with Group legal colleagues to develop and implement a rolling program of legal training for collaborators, ensuring colleagues remain up to date on legislation, emerging case law, and legal standard methodologies.
  • Develop and deliver training initiatives focused on tendering practices within the NHS environment, with a specific emphasis on Cabinet Office spend controls.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply qualified.
  • Project Management qualifications or experience.
  • Established networks across the public sector including the policy teams in government and DHSC.

Experience

Essential

  • Detailed and up to date knowledge of policy relating to UK public sector procurement which has been acquired through work experience.
  • A good understanding of the legislation relating to UK public sector procurement Public Contract Regulations and the New Procurement Act.
  • Experience of working within a UK public sector procurement team.
  • Experience of dealing with UK public sector procurement policy.
  • Experience of delivering training and speaking publicly to a large audience.
  • Track record of meeting urgent requirements whilst handling conflicting pressures and delivering a flexible and adaptable service.


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