Senior Strategic Procurement Manager - Medical

University Hospitals of North Midlands; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead a team in managing medical contracts. You will report to the Head of Procurement and are integral in achieving savings and compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in procurement management and be committed to fostering inclusion and equality in the workplace. This position also offers partial remote working and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Partial remote working (2 days a week)

27 days annual leave on appointment

Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement, particularly in health services.
• Ability to manage teams effectively.
• Knowledge of EU procurement legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of Strategic Procurement and support the senior management team.
• Manage a portfolio of clinical and medical contracts effectively.
• Ensure adherence to procurement strategies and compliance.

Skills

Strategic procurement management

Team leadership

EU procurement legislation compliance

Value for money maximization

Job description

Overview

The North Midlands & Black Country Procurement Group (NMBC) is comprised of The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and Walsall NHS Trust (WHT), The Black Country Pathology Services (BCPS), North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT), The Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT), the Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust (BCHFT) & Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU). NMBC is responsible for the strategic and operational procurement for UHNM, RWT, WHT and 36 partner NHS organisations within the Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Lancashire Health Economies. It manages and controls expenditure in excess of £600 million across the Midlands and Black Country health economies.

Benefits

We offer partial working from home (2 days a week). The Trust offers 27 days annual leave on appointment, 29 days after 5 years’ service, 33 days after 10 years’ service. There is also potential to accrue hours towards flexi‑leave in accordance with the flexible working policy.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head of Strategic Procurement – Medical and contribute as a vital member of the NMBC Senior Management team.
• Manage a portfolio of clinical and medical contracts directly, leading and supporting a team of five staff, each responsible for the timely procurement of all requirements and contracts (over £20k) for the Medical and Surgical Divisions at RWT.
• Ensure the delivery of strategic objectives for all Trusts represented, exploring and delivering collaborative medical and clinical opportunities with other Trusts in the group, and contributing to achieving savings targets.
• Support the local procurement strategy, maximise value for money, minimise operational and commercial risk while ensuring compliance with EU procurement legislation, UK law and the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions. Lead all medical and clinical contracts and procurements, and lead specific projects on behalf of the Group Deputy Director of Procurement and Strategic Head of Procurement, deputising as required.

Inclusion & Equality

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here in the NMBC and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. The Royal Wolverhampton Trust (RWT) & NMBC create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

Contact information

For further details or informal visits contact: Name: David Allison
Job title: Group Deputy Director of Procurement – RWT
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01902 694392