The North Midlands and Black Country Procurement Group (NMBC) is comprised of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT), Black Country Pathology Services (BCPS), North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT), Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust (BCHFT), Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU). The NMBC is responsible for all aspects of Procurement, Supply Chain and wider Commercial support covering a range of Acute, Mental Health, Community, Pathology Networks, GP Practices and Commissioning Support Units across the Staffordshire and Stoke‑on‑Trent, Black Country, Shropshire and South Cheshire Integrated Care System (ICS’s). With almost 200 staff, 55,000 customers and managing a total non pay spend portfolio of over £1.2b per annum the NMBC is one of the largest and influential Group Procurement Organisations (GPO’s) in the NHS.
Role Summary
The Strategic Procurement Manager is a vital member of the NMBC Management team, responsible for the procurement of Non‑Medical contracts & services for Estates & Facilities & Central Functions Divisions for UHNM, reporting to the Head of Procurement – Strategic Sourcing. This post is based at County Hospital site near Stafford and requires weekly attendance at the Royal Stoke site. The role is integral to supporting the delivery of all strategic objectives & national/regional obligations, maximising value for money, minimising operational and commercial risk, and ensuring compliance with UK Procurement Legislation & the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions.
Responsibilities
- Procure Non‑Medical contracts & services for Estates & Facilities & Central Functions Divisions for UHNM.
- Manage a portfolio of contracts.
- Support and guide the work of the Non‑Medical Strategic team based at the Royal Stoke site.
- Ensure compliance with UK Procurement Legislation and the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions.
- Maximise value for money and minimise operational and commercial risk.
- Attend the Royal Stoke site weekly as required.
Benefits & Working Arrangements
- Band 7 position with a starting salary of £49,387 (rising to £51,932 after 2 years experience and £56,515 after a further 3 years).
- Flexible working policy – partial working from home (2 days per week).
- 27 days annual leave on appointment, rising to 29 days after 5 years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service.
- Potential to accrue hours towards flexi‑leave in accordance with the flexible working policy.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gareth Nixon – Head of Procurement – Strategic & Special Project. Email: gareth.nixon@uhnm.nhs.uk. Telephone: 01782 672681.
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