Procurement and Contracts Manager

at  Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Procurement Contracts Manager will lead on sourcing, tendering and quotation exercises via the Atamis procurement portal. The role holder will also take the lead on identifying and managing best procurement processes for different procurements whilst advising stakeholders of their responsibilities. The role also entails leading on contract management with key suppliers, and managing members of the Buying Team. Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and Procurement Policy, support a category sourcing workstream and ensure that it operates within public sector policy and the NHS legal framework to successfully achieve its objectives year on year. This shall include the delivery of demonstrable and incremental cash releasing and efficiency savings, which form part of the cost improvement plans of the Trust and wider Integrated Care System.
To take the lead on specific/allocated areas of category spend, undertaking sourcing and procuring exercises which meet stakeholder requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach in meeting deliverables. This involves working closely with other stakeholders to support the requirements of the Trust and relevant third party organisations. Using detailed analysis, provide continuous opportunities to make efficiencies and cost reductions for the Trust and where appropriate, across multiple organisations.
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
To take the lead on specific/allocated areas of category spend, undertaking sourcing and procuring exercises which meet stakeholder requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach in meeting deliverables. This involves working closely with other stakeholders to support the requirements of the Trust and relevant third party organisations. Using detailed analysis, provide continuous opportunities to make efficiencies and cost reductions for the Trust and where appropriate, across multiple organisations.
To support the Head of Procurement with the management and development of the procurement team. Provide input to the development and reporting of an agreed work plan to include a resource plan and the realisation of annual savings and compliance with all relevant procurement legislation. Identifying areas for future opportunities and bringing added value to the benefit of the department and the Trust

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