East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Procurement Manager
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Procurement Manager – One Lancashire and South Cumbria (Hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals)
About the Role
Previous applicants need not apply.
We’re seeking a knowledgeable, hard-working Procurement Manager to join our team based in One Lancashire and South Cumbria, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. You will provide dedicated procurement support to hospital trusts, focusing on delivering credible savings and effective procurement while adhering to public procurement legislation and Trust financial instructions.
Key Responsibilities
As the Procurement Manager, your core responsibilities include:
Procurement & Contract Negotiation
- Identify, develop, and deliver work plans and savings across categories.
- Negotiate enterprise contracts in key supplier domains:
- Software/hardware acquisition
- Maintenance & support services
- Managed services & outsourcing arrangements
- Work closely with various suppliers and internal stakeholders to secure best value.
Process Leadership
- Lead colleagues through compliance-driven procurement processes, ensuring:
- Risk mitigation
- Best value for money
- Legal/compliance adherence (including EU regulations)
- Act as a trusted partner by fostering collaborative working relationships.
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Strategic & Operational Support
- Contribute to delivery of the procurement strategy via:
- Balanced Scorecard targets (e.g., savings, efficiency, compliance, service excellence).
- Project-based sourcing of goods, equipment, and services, ensuring value-for-money.
- Support users in navigating the procurement process, including statutory requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Engage with multi-level stakeholders to position procurement as proactive and solution-focused.
- Influence system-wide improvement projects and foster a collaborative procurement culture.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate must be: ✔ A Procurement Specialist with in-depth expertise in:
- Technology, hardware, and support services
- Contractual negotiations across various procurement categories. ✔ Experienced in ** Supplier relationship management**. ✔ Familiar with public procurement regulations and e-procurement platforms. ✔ Able to build consensus and drive systemic efficiency improvements.
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About One LSC Procurement
Created November 2024, superseding the 2017 Lancashire Procurement Cluster, One LSC Procurement supports NHS Foundation Trusts across Lancashire and South Cumbria via shared services. Its four core pillars are:
- Procurement – Category strategy and sourcing.
- Strategic Relationship Management – Oversight of key supplier partnerships.
- Systems & e-Commerce – Digital procurement enablers.
- Logistics & Supply Chain – End-to-end materials management.
Host Trust: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. Trust Partners:
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS FT
- Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT
How to Apply
For further information or informal meetings, contact: Priscilla Mulenga Senior Procurement Manager Email: Priscilla.mulenga@elht.nhs.uk Telephone: 07970 984847
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