Senior Procurement Manager

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Main duties of the job You will deliver leadership and projects across a variety of complex and high value purchasing categories. Responsibility for the development and delivery of strategic procurement including healthcare services, equipment, consumables, and digital solutions. Take a lead role in the delivery and development of the Commissioning Teams work plan within the local health economy, working in partnership with the ICB. Provide advice and guidance on appropriate procurement routes and processes, compliance with all relevant legislation, bringing added value to the benefit of the Client.
Deliver a user-friendly service and be responsible for the management and continuous improvement of the Procurement functions and activities across SoEPS. Guide and support stakeholders at all levels, including Directors, on compliant and effective sourcing strategies. Benefits Include: This is a hybrid role is based at Lakeside, North Harbour, Portsmouth; although there is a requirement to be mobile and regularly attend meetings at client sites across HIOW. Lakeside is a fantastic modern site, offering landscaped grounds, nature walks, food outlets, a free shuttle bus, electric car charging* and an onsite nursery* (*charges apply).
Excellent NHS Pension Scheme, Blue Light discounts, free onsite parking, 27 Days holiday (rising to 29 days with 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service), a range of training and development courses. About you: Experience as a senior specialist in commercial or public sector procurement, with a demonstrable track record of leading complex procurement projects. Advanced procurement knowledge excellent understanding and knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations/Procurement Directives and UK Legislation. Willing to work onsite on a weekly basis (split equally between home and office location) with periodic travel to various locations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (MCIPS) or MBA in Strategic Procurement or relevant equivalent. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, etc. As part of your pre-employment checks, we will be required to obtain satisfactory, written references

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