East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Procurement Manager
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Procurement Manager Opportunity
The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team is seeking applications for a Procurement Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team during a period of transformation as we move toward becoming a single, integrated procurement department serving the NHS across Lancashire and South Cumbria as a shared service provider.
We welcome applications from both the private and public sectors. Successful candidates will bring energy, innovation, and a strong customer focus to the role. Training and support will be provided to ensure success.
The role will involve engaging with colleagues and our customers across Lancashire and South Cumbria and so a willingness to travel to varied locations and sites is a must. For the right candidate, there are opportunities to align base location to any of our main hub sites including Blackpool, Lancaster, Blackburn, Preston and across South Cumbria.
If you have the skills and motivation to take on this challenging and rewarding role and would like an informal discussion, please contact the recruiting manager.
An induction pack and staff handbook are available on request to support your application and transition into the NHS and One LSC Procurement specifically.
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Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Procurement Manager to lead a range of complex Estates and Facilities procurement projects across our partner NHS organisations.
The Focus Will Be On Supporting Customers To Deliver Value For Money On Projects While Ensuring Legal Compliance. As a Senior Procurement Manager, You Will
- Work within the Procurement team to deliver the procurement strategy and achieve service objectives, including:
- Savings and efficiency targets
- Compliance with procurement regulations
- Excellent customer service
- Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement function as a progressive and responsive team that drives innovation and system improvement.
- Lead strategic procurement projects, ensuring value for money and promoting an integrated approach.
- Provide professional advice on procurement processes, including compliance with UK law and regulations such as Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 as well as the Provider Selection Regime.
About One LSC Procurement
Established in November 2024, One Lancashire and South Cumbria is a shared service entity providing corporate services including Finance, Human Resources, Digital, Estates and Procurement services.
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We provide strategic procurement, commercial, logistics, and supply chain services to partner Trusts:
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals)
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
One LSC Procurement Operates As a Shared Service Model, Hosted By East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, With Three Distinct Service Lines
- Procurement
- Systems & e-Commerce
- Logistics and Supply Chain
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Leasha Bennett
- Job title: Senior Procurement Manager
- Email address: leasha.bennett22@mbht.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01539 715902
Kathryn Howarth
Acting Head of Service, Procurement
Tel: 01524516451
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