Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager NHS Shared Business Services Are you passionate about ensuring procurement activities are optimised and delivered in a professional, safe and efficient manner? Do you have a good level of commercial awareness? Are you experienced in the procurement process and understand the importance of legal process, scoping, briefing, tendering, selection, evaluation, contract negotiation and management of suppliers? If you want to fulfil your potential and work with leading private and public sector organisations, contributing to cutting edge digital transformation projects then this is the organisation for you Compensation: Competitive Benefits: 25days A/L, 4-5% matched Pension, Life Assurance 3% flex fund to spend on benefits like gym membership, company shares, or even to buy additional annual leave Location: Salford The Company Established in 2005, we are now the UK's leading provider of business services to the NHS, which include Finance & Accounting, Procurement and Employment Services. Employing over 1,750 people with a unique mix of NHS and commercial expertise, and with over 140 healthcare providers and arm's length bodies - and every single commissioning organisation in the country - trusting us to manage at least one of their corporate functions. By working together we ensure that business services are aligned to the Health Secretary’s vision for a future, technology-enabled NHS, we can save more time and money than ever before - hours and pounds that are far better spent on patient care. The Position We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager with exceptional relationship management, influencing, negotiation and communication skills for this permanent role. The ideal candidate with be able to deal with a range of complex healthcare procurement projects in order to deliver best value to our clients. Due to the nature of the role there will be regular UK travel required, therefore flexible working is an option. Key responsibilities ? Autonomously managing health related procurement projects from end to end supported by the relevant legal procurement rules and regulations Developing contract documentation including finance schedules, outcomes and incentivisation frameworks Delivering training, workshops and presentations, including evaluation methodology and mobilisation support to internal and external clients Work with the wider commissioner and strategic sourcing procurement teams to support their projects with robust financial decision making and evidence To influence internal stakeholders to ensure procurement strategy aligns with best practise and legislative compliance, and strong persuasion capabilitywith the ability to manage conflicting situations accordingly To ensure the procurement team continuously improve methods of working, processes and maintain legislative compliance Essential skills CIPS qualified or equivalent Degree level educated or equivalent In-depth knowledge of Procurement process (scoping, tendering, evaluation, selection, contract negotiation and management of suppliers) Experience dealing with complex negotiations on prices and contract terms in order to deliver savings and commercial value Knowledge of contracts and contracting process Ability to set strategy and interact with senior stakeholders A team player capable of working in a challenging and demanding environment, where understanding Procurement’s impact on Client contracts and commercials, is crucial Procurement project management preferably within healthcare Even more reasons to apply ? Free onsite parking available Office situated close to Salford Quays - great transport links to and from Manchester Apply for a NHS Blue light card - take advantage of the huge number of high street discounts available Your mental health is important to us, we have trained mental health first aiders onsite to help you when you need it most Working towards "Great Place to Work" status - We are dedicated to making NHS SBS a great place to work, ensuring our working environment is supportive and collaborative, everyone has a voice and all opinions count Find out more Visit the NHS SBS website and the NHS SBS LinkedIn company page.