Procurement Manager

Job summary Procurement Manager, Permanent, Full Time hours per week.
The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is one of the largest ambulance services in the country providing 999 emergency response, non-emergency patient transport services, 111 services and emergency planning and resilience for seven million people across 5400 square miles.
The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to join the existing procurement team; we are looking to recruit a pro-active, self-motivated and ambitious individual to join our team.
Main duties of the job You will act as a lead expert in all aspects of procurement and supply, providing professional advice to internal and external customers to the Trust.
You will play a key role in the effective delivery of a portfolio of projects across a wide range of categories both clinical and non-clinical, including Find a Tender requirements and following best practice tools and techniques to achieve contract compliance, cost reductions and savings whilst ensuring continuous improvement in quality.
You should be CIPS qualified or working towards the qualification, will have at least 3 years procurement experience, have a good understanding of current procurement guidance and legislation (including Public Procurement Regulations).
A positive, proactive and committed approach is essential, together with the ability to analyse, innovate, motivate and manage a busy and changing workload against tight deadlines.
You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deliver high quality documentation.
It is expected that you will have effective team leadership skills and will be a natural team player as the role will may require some supervision of operational procurement staff.
You must have strong IT skills including MS Office and e-Procurement systems particularly as we look to continually optimise e-procurement systems across the Trust.
About us North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West.
NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013.
This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England.
It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description Job responsibilities The role requires working from Ladybridge Hall, Bolton and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role and department.
This policy is flexible and will be discussed in detail at interview stage.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information, for an informal chat regarding the position, contact Linda Sutcliffe on 01204 498400 or 07812304703.
NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforces reflects the diversity of the communities we serve The key dates for the stages of recruitment are: Advert closes 25 November 2024 Situational Judgement Tool issued w/c 2 December 2024 Simulation Assessment Centre (if required) w/c 16 December 2024 Professional Discussion w/c 16 December 2024 Person Specification Qualification and knowledge Essential Qualified Member (MCIPS) of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Educated to degree level or equivalent and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent significant experience in Procurement at a senior level.
General standard of education A Levels/Diploma or equivalent.
Evidence of continuous personal development (PDP).
Willingness to undertake any training as required by the Trust.
Valid driving licence for use in the UK and access to a vehicle for work use OR ability to travel between sites using other means within reasonable timescales.
Skills / competencies Essential Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (Report writing, Presentation skills) to ensure complex issues are clear and understandable.
Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Ability to establish working relationships and to be approachable.
Able to manage own workload, projects and to meet timescales working under pressure.
Flexible and highly motivated.
Ability to lead and motivate others.
Delegating skills, ensuring most efficient use of resources, working to strict deadlines.
Analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills.
Interpret and have strong analytical and reasoning skills when reviewing complex data Negotiating and influencing skills.
Customer Service skills.
Ensure resolutions to complex queries from stakeholders.
Computer Literacy (skills) advanced knowledge and proficiency of packages particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and data bases (or commitment to train) Smart appearance, highly motivated; proactive; ability to work under pressure; ability to persuade and negotiate; flexible and willingness to work outside normal hours when required.
Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership Experience in the application of HR processes Demonstrable experience of line management responsibilities Experience Essential Significant relevant experience in a senior procurement role or supplies/contracting environment.
Experience of undertaking High Value / Detailed / Complex tendering and contracting activity including experience of Public Procurement Regulations.
Knowledge of the legislative framework governing procurement is required.
Knowledge of Terms and Conditions of Contract preferably in the public sector and knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, the Data Protection Act and confidentiality requirements.
Knowledge of Procurement and supply chain processes.
Project Management Experience People Management Experience (supervising, training, developing, and supporting) Supplier Relationship Management Experience and knowledge of computerised ordering and tendering systems.
Values and behaviours Essential Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone