East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Procurement Manager
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We’re on the lookout for a knowledgeable, hard-working Procurement Manager to join our team based in One Lancashire and South Cumbria, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals. You will be responsible for providing dedicated procurement support to all Trusts.
About the Role
The objective of the role is to identify, develop and deliver credible savings/work plans within the category and engage with stakeholders for the trust functions. Whilst ensuring all procurement activity is undertaken in accordance with public procurement legislation and Trust standing financial instructions.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement Expertise: Must be a Procurement Specialist with in-depth knowledge of supplier technology and services in the marketplace, and experience working with suppliers to negotiate enterprise contracts in a variety of categories, specifically on the following solutions and suppliers:
- Acquisition of software, hardware, maintenance/support
- Acquisition of managed services/ outsourcing arrangements
- Previous experience in working with a variety of suppliers
- Leadership: Lead colleagues through all steps of the procurement processes, to ensure best value for money and risks mitigated.
- Advisory Role: Advise on efficient and effective procurement. Be seen as a Trusted Partner by building positive and collaborative working relationships.
- Negotiation: Negotiate with suppliers to establish commercially robust agreements.
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Focus
Focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects ensuring legal compliance.
Objectives
The Procurement Manager will work within the Procurement Tower to support the delivery of the Procurement Strategy and achieve “balanced scorecard” targets. This includes delivering against the following objectives:
- Savings and efficiency targets
- Improving and maintaining compliance with procurement regulations
- Customer service
Collaboration
You will be expected to work with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement cluster as a progressive and responsive group who work collaboratively, provide new thinking and positively influence system improvement and efficiency.
Projects
Work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for One LSC Procurement customers. This will include sourcing of goods, equipment, materials and services that meet requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement.
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Support
Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including EU regulations and required process to be followed.
Team Contribution
Contribute as part of the One LSC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.
About the Team
Created in November 2024, which superseded the Lancashire Procurement Cluster created in 2017, The One LSC Procurement team provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners – Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
Organisation
The Organisation is a shared service model, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The One LSC Procurement has four distinct service lines:
- Procurement
- Strategic Relationship Management
- Systems & e-Commerce
- Logistics and Supply Chain
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Priscilla Mulenga
- Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager
- Email Address: Priscilla.mulenga@elht.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 07970984847
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