Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 357-LN-709-24-A
- Employer
- United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Beech House
- Town
- Lincoln
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Category Manager -Capital, Estates and Facilities Procurement - Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing and pro-active Procurement Team here at the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust , joining us as a Category Manager within the Capital, Estates and Facilities Procurement Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the NHS and work in a strategically important area of our business
You’ll have excellent stakeholder management & communication skills to enable you to work effectively with senior managers within the Team as well as colleagues across the Trust & partner organisations.
Holding a Business Degree or CIPS qualification or recent relevant equivalent experience. You must be experienced in leading & managing procurement projects & will be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of experience when managing programmes of work.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, you’ll take a lead procurement role to deliver robust & challenging procurements, supporting the efficient delivery of the highest quality care to the Trust’s patients, developed specialist knowledge of procurement, ideally within the public sector however this is not mandated, knowledge must be underpinned by theory & experience. Demonstrable knowledge & experience of NHS or Public Sector procurement would be an advantage , though we welcome applications from outside the NHS & Public Sector to ensure the team continues to develop its collaborative skill set.
The post will be full-time and the successful applicant will be based at Beech House, Lincoln. Hybrid remote working is also an option for the successful applicant. Travel between United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust sites will also be required. The post holder will play a key role in implementing the United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust’s vision & strategy for Procurement, delivering the aspiration to become Best in Class
Working for our organisation
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person specification
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in commercial contracting, contract management, and supplier management.
- Experience in tendering and contracting. Dealing with suppliers at senior levels. Good commercial skills.
- Experience at operating as part of a team.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a large and complex commercial organisation.
- Experience at providing a high level of customer service.
- An understanding of NHS issues.
- An understanding of UK Procurement procedures.
- Experience of supervising staff.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Commercial awareness. Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to influence others using persuasion and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable criteria
- Negotiation skills. Customer service skills. Analytical skills.
- Experience in e-tendering systems
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to produce clear concise information.
- Able to travel as required to other Trust sites, other Trusts, and suppliers.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to complete tasks according to objectives and on time. Flexible approach.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Business Degree or the Diploma in Procurement & Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (Level 4 or above, or evidence of advanced active study towards this qualification), or recent relevant equivalent experience / CPD.
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Education
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Savage
- Job title
- Head of Category
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01522 309399
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