Assistant Purchasing Manager (XN06)

Job title: Assistant Purchasing Manager (XN06)

Company: NHS


Job description: Leeds Teaching Hospitals is looking for an Assistant Purchasing Manager to join their Non-Clinical Procurement and Contracting team. You will be confident in communication to colleagues across the Trust, be analytical in approach and comfortable in dealing with large and small suppliers. Experience in Public Sector Procurement is required.Full NHS benefits-27 days Leave + Bank Holidays, excellent pension scheme, staff discounts, Health & Wellbeing support.Supplies and Procurement are based in offices within a warehouse adjacent to St James University Hospital in the centre of Leeds. The teams work to a flexible hybrid model including consistent days in the office during the working week. This is a full time substantive position working Monday to Friday. 37.5 hrs/wkExpected Shortlisting Date23/06/2025Planned Interview Date07/07/2025Main duties of the jobUnder the direction of the Head of Contracts Non-Clinical you will be responsible for the tendering a wide range of high value, complex goods and services through to contract award, in accordance with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions, Public Contract Regulations, Provider Selection Regime or Procurement Act 2023.The post requires the individual to work with stakeholders across the Trust to ensure specifications, tenders and contracts fully meet the needs of the Trust and ensure regular strategic meeting are held with suppliers. Liaison at senior levels within the Trust and with the supplier is essential.Negotiate a range of contracts as agreed with the Head of Contracting providing best value across the range of goods and services.Identify new suppliers for goods and services to ensure the Trust is at the forefront of technology whilst maintaining value for money procurement.Ensure that savings and efficiency gains are correctly gathered and reported.About usThe Supplies & Procurement department is made up of nearly 150 individuals, including Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Contracting teams, e-Procurement, Receipt & Distribution and Logistics team. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. Your Health & Wellbeing is our priority, we have H&W Champions, Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Program, Money Buddies and lots more! We aim to provide a Neuro-inclusive workspace for colleagues.Our Leeds Way values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.Our five values are:Patient-centredCollaborativeFairAccountableEmpoweredLeeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying ‘at risk’ members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.DetailsDate posted23 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9298-FIN-0140Job locationsLeeds General InfirmaryGreat George StreetLeedsLS1 3EXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Attached Job Description, which is under review. If you have any questions, please do ask: julie.thrippleton1@nhs.net Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Attached Job Description, which is under review. If you have any questions, please do ask: julie.thrippleton1@nhs.netPerson SpecificationOther CriteriaEssential

• Presentation skills

QualificationsEssential

• Working towards or completed CIPS or evidence of relevant experience
• Holder of the Government Commercial Function TPP Certificate (Procurement Act Training Modules)

Desirable

• Procurement Act 2023 Deep Dive

Skills and BehavioursEssential

• Ability to concentrate for regular and occasionally prolonged periods of time, without allowing yourself to become distracted/lose focus.
• Your ability to work within a team environment and contribute fully to the aims and objectives of the department or project team
• Your ability to organise own workload and the appropriate time management skills
• Your willingness to develop new skills and attend corporate training as required
• Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to deal with staff throughout the organisation and an ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders
• Your ability to solve complex contracting problems innovatively

Desirable

• Please demonstrate that you have the drive to deliver contracts for goods & services of high quality, at low cost which are patient-focused

ExperienceEssential

• Thorough understanding of the Tendering & Contracting process and Contract Law
• Knowledge and experience of Non-Clinical goods & services and the dynamics of the Healthcare market
• Substantial experience within a Healthcare environment, managing a number of projects.
• Experience of working with Senior Managers on complex projects. An ability to negotiate, influence and persuade colleagues of the need to adopt best procurement practice
• Use of Atamis (or equivalent contract e-tender system) Use of Oracle or similar
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Desirable

• Evidence of where your Procurement skills have had a beneficial impact on the goods, services or finances of the contract.
• Examples of the ability to work with external stakeholders interpreting their needs, to ensure specifications, tenders & contracts fully meet Trust requirements
• Supervision and training of Procurement colleagues

Person SpecificationOther CriteriaEssential

• Presentation skills

QualificationsEssential

• Working towards or completed CIPS or evidence of relevant experience
• Holder of the Government Commercial Function TPP Certificate (Procurement Act Training Modules)

Desirable

• Procurement Act 2023 Deep Dive

Skills and BehavioursEssential

• Ability to concentrate for regular and occasionally prolonged periods of time, without allowing yourself to become distracted/lose focus.
• Your ability to work within a team environment and contribute fully to the aims and objectives of the department or project team
• Your ability to organise own workload and the appropriate time management skills
• Your willingness to develop new skills and attend corporate training as required
• Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to deal with staff throughout the organisation and an ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders
• Your ability to solve complex contracting problems innovatively

Desirable

• Please demonstrate that you have the drive to deliver contracts for goods & services of high quality, at low cost which are patient-focused

ExperienceEssential

• Thorough understanding of the Tendering & Contracting process and Contract Law
• Knowledge and experience of Non-Clinical goods & services and the dynamics of the Healthcare market
• Substantial experience within a Healthcare environment, managing a number of projects.
• Experience of working with Senior Managers on complex projects. An ability to negotiate, influence and persuade colleagues of the need to adopt best procurement practice
• Use of Atamis (or equivalent contract e-tender system) Use of Oracle or similar
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Desirable

• Evidence of where your Procurement skills have had a beneficial impact on the goods, services or finances of the contract.
• Examples of the ability to work with external stakeholders interpreting their needs, to ensure specifications, tenders & contracts fully meet Trust requirements
• Supervision and training of Procurement colleagues

Expected salary: £37338 – 44962 per year

Location: Leeds

Job date: Sun, 25 May 2025 06:34:39 GMT

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