Deputy Head of Procurement

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Job Summary
To provide a range of strategic and operational activities to the Trust (including day-to-day management of the procurement function).
To influence, engage and give appropriate advice to stakeholders regarding tendering activities, sourcing and procurement.
To assist the Department's Category Managers by developing buyer education in relation to contracting activity, and directly supporting the development of process improvement, product standardisation and rationalisation initiatives.
To deputise for the Head of Procurement as and when required.

Main duties of the job
To support the implementation of the Trust's Procurement Strategy by providing procurement leadership, advice and expertise. Responsible for managing the day to day procurement operations and resources to enable delivery of the vision, business plans, savings and efficiency targets that are consistent with financial and operational governance arrangements.
Build professional relationships, initiate and lead change to enable staff to deliver savings and quality improvements. Ensure that procurement services are subject to continuous improvement through developing professional practices, enhancing expertise, and building procurement capability and capacity.

Job responsibilities
Responsible for the Procurement function within the Trust in the absence of the Head of Procurement.
Contributes to the strategic planning and operational provision of the Trust's procurement function.
Assists the Head of Procurement in the implementation of the Trust's Procurement Strategy based on best practice for public sector procurement, and ensures that such strategy is monitored against objectives and reviewed.
Provides managerial support and training to the Procurement team, including day to day operational cover as required.
Supports the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings for the Trust by analysing current spend in specific categories to support the development of procurement strategies.
Meets customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money when procuring products and services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/EU standard procurement practice.
Supports contract compliance by pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.
Works with Trust Stakeholders, providing and presenting procurement advice, making recommendations and assisting with the implementation of projects.
Liaises with other NHS Trusts, DH&SC, NHS Improvement, NHS Supply Chain, Supply Chain Coordination Ltd. and any applicable Procurement Hub and other appropriate organisations, to benefit from sharing best practice, including the provision of data.
Participates in procurement research at national and local levels.
Contributes to the development and implementation of procurement strategies in line with the wider NHS Procurement vision to achieve value for money solutions.
Organises product trials, analyses product use and supply, investigates savings opportunities, and implements and reports accordingly.
Represents the Procurement Department at Trust Governance and product and service groups where necessary, and provides strategic input to achieve standardisation of quality, cost effective products and services for use within the local health economy.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Thorough understanding of the purchasing and supply process
• Detailed working knowledge of European Union Public Procurement Directives and Public Procurement Legislation
• Practical working knowledge of public procurement
• Understanding of technological advances in procurement

• Knowledge/experience of Collaborative Procurement.

• Excellent keyboard skills to produce complex tenders, terms and conditions of contract and extensive use of spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong objective and analytical skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Management skills

• Experience with electronic procurement, tendering and contracting systems, e.g., NHS Supply Chain, Atamis

• Significant experience in public procurement
• Experience of handling complex procurement projects
• Experience of implementing procurement strategy, policy and procedure
• Experience of detailed analysis of data relating to the review of product use, cost and savings
• Experience in planning, organising and managing procurement projects and tender exercises
• Proven staff management/supervision experience

• NHS procurement experience
• Mental Health NHS Trust experience
• Contract and supplier management
• Report writing
• Experience in procurement of Services

• Full UK Driving License
• Self-starter and developer
• Openness, honesty and integrity
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Approachable and supportive to staff
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to excellence
• Willing to work in a flexible manner as and when desired
• Ability to communicate with all grades/disciplines of staff in a confident manner