Procurement Project Manager

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

Are you a procurement professional with a passion for project delivery? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and want to make a real difference to patient care?

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) is seeking a highly motivated and experiencedProcurement Project Managerto join our dedicated team. This is a crucial role, responsible for the effective management and delivery of complex procurement projects, ensuring the Trust achieves optimal value and compliance through strategic framework and contract management.

About the Role:

As Procurement Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Assistant Directors of Procurement in managing the plan of how the category leads will effectively manage a diverse portfolio of sourcing frameworks and contracts, ranging from strategic initiatives to high-value agreements. Your expertise in both procurement and project management will be essential in driving successful project outcomes, from initiation to closure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Framework/Contract Lifecycle Management:
  • Define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with Trust requirements and budgets.
  • Lead feasibility studies and develop options analyses to support procurement initiatives.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies, adhering to the Trust's GATE process.
  • Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and execution of contracts, ensuring clarity and compliance.
  • Manage vendor and supplier performance, ensuring contracted services and goods meet agreed standards.
  • Facilitate contract close-out and conduct post-contract evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
• Project Delivery:
  • Apply advanced framework/contract management skills to deliver procurement, sourcing, and contracting initiatives.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
  • Utilise project management methodologies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Lead stakeholder engagement sessions to define requirements and align objectives.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely dissemination of key contract information and deadlines.
  • Manage sensitive or contentious communications with professionalism.
• Service Delivery and Improvement:
  • Develop and maintain robust contract controls, including cost management and risk registers.
  • Ensure all procurement activities align with Trust policies and legal requirements.
  • Utilise contract management systems (e.g., Atamis) to track progress and report on performance.
  • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within procurement practices.
  • Upskill stakeholders to manage supplier and contractor relationships.

We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in procurement and project management.
• An understanding of framework and contract management principles and practices.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.
• A strong understanding of NHS procurement practices and regulations is desirable.
• Experience working with framework hosts.

Qualifications Essential:

• CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
• BA Hons Degree in relevant field e.g. Purchasing, Supply, Logistics, Business.
• Equivalent experience within a complex, service-delivery focused organisation.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS Long Term plan and other policy developments that will affect the NHS.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential:

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address: Cross Site, Brighton, BN2 5BE

Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/