Procurement Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to work as part of a dynamic specialist Clinical Procurement and Market Management team within Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit. You will deliver a strategic service for customers that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings.
You should have public sector procurement experience, including leading on complex tender processes, ideally gained within the NHS or Healthcare sector.
If you are an experienced procurement professional looking to make a tangible impact in healthcare, we want to hear from you.
Role Scope:
- Full time hours - 37.5 per week
- A fixed-term agreement for 6 months
- A remote work schedule with occasional office days for team meetings in the West Midlands area.
What you’ll gain:
Here at our organisation, we're all about valuing your hard work and commitment:
- Enjoy a salary of £53,755- £60,504 pro-rata (8a) which will be tailored to your level of experience.
- Access the latest and most advanced technologies, empowering you to stay at the forefront of your field.
- Here, your growth and creativity are encouraged at every turn. We're committed to celebrating diversity and ensuring inclusivity, where every voice matters and contributes to our collective success.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will support the Senior Procurement Manager in the delivery of the clinical procurement and market management service, ensuring we are meeting our customers’ needs and overall business objectives.
- Work on collaborative procurement projects across a diverse range of stakeholders, including clinical leads, to meet key milestones and performance indicators.
- Provide specialist training to customers on the implications of procurement legislation and what they need to consider when making commissioning decisions.
- Effectively manage sourcing and procurement processes that translate into robust procurement projects that comply with procurement guidance and legal frameworks.
- Develop relationships with strategic providers to maintain delivery performance and a good working knowledge of changing market conditions.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Registered full member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent experience.
- Awareness of public sector procurement policy.
- You will ideally have experience in procuring clinical services in line with the Light Touch regime.
- You will be a clear communicator with excellent writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
- Understanding of the NHS Commissioning landscape would be advantageous.
- You will be skilled in communicating on complex matters that may require persuasion and influence.
- Have the ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often challenging deadlines.
The next step?
We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.
Please visit our website at www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk if you're interested in learning more about who we are.
Our principles.
Our vision, mission, and values focus on diversity. In order to create a workplace that is inclusive, we invest a lot of time hiring and retaining a diverse workforce who represent a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. As a result, we actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Because we do not sponsor this position, candidates must be UK residents.
Arden & GEM CSU is committed to supporting the redeployment of our at risk employees. In line with our policy, staff at risk may be given preferential consideration to posts that could be considered suitable alternative employment. We reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. We apologise if you experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle.