We are working with an NHS organisation who are seeking to appoint an Interim Procurement & Contracts Manager for a short term assignment.
The role will start ASAP and will be for 3 months initially. The role will be remunerated at Band 7 under the NHS Agency capped rates.
Key responsibilities will include:
Identify and manage best procurement processes for different procurements whilst advising stakeholders of their responsibilities;
Lead on contract management with key suppliers;
Lead on sourcing, tendering and quotation exercises via the Atamis procurement portal;
Undertake, implement, manage and review complex contract activity and commercial arrangements on behalf of the Trust, whilst adhering to Trust, national procurement regulations;
Oversee and manage the Trust’s contract register ensuring contract details remain accurate and up to date;
Contribute and support management of Procurement workplan;
Lead an effective and efficient buying team in order to support and manage the Trust’s purchasing needs.
The ideal candidate will have:
Business or other relevant degree/professional qualification or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience;
Relevant experience of working within a procurement environment;
Strong evidence of multi discipline stakeholder management, engagement and collaborative
decision making on a day-to-day basis working without direct supervision. Responsibility of managing tender processes;
Previous experience of using the Atamis Procurement Portal;
Previous experience of non-clinical category spend procurement e.g Facilities, Estates, Digital, Corporate.
If you are interested in the role, please email Toni Coates with a copy of your updated CV to (url removed) along with your availability and rate understanding in line with the above.
If you do not receive a response within 72 hours (3 working days) of receipt, please assume that on this particular occasion, your application did not meet the client’s requirements for this specific role