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The role requires working from Ladybridge Hall, Bolton and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role and department. This policy is flexible and will be discussed in detail at interview stage. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information, for an informal chat regarding the position, contact Linda Sutcliffe on 01204 498400 or 07812304703. NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforces reflects the diversity of the communities we serve The key dates for the stages of recruitment are: Advert closes 25 November 2024 Situational Judgement Tool issued w/c 2 December 2024 Simulation Assessment Centre (if required) w/c 16 December 2024 Professional Discussion w/c 16 December 2024

Procurement Manager, Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours per week.

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is one of the largest ambulance services in the country providing 999 emergency response, non-emergency patient transport services, 111 services and emergency planning and resilience for seven million people across 5400 square miles.

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to join the existing procurement team; we are looking to recruit a pro-active, self-motivated and ambitious individual to join our team.

You will act as a lead expert in all aspects of procurement and supply, providing professional advice to internal and external customers to the Trust. You will play a key role in the effective delivery of a portfolio of projects across a wide range of categories both clinical and non-clinical, including Find a Tender requirements and following best practice tools and techniques to achieve contract compliance, cost reductions and savings whilst ensuring continuous improvement in quality.

You should be CIPS qualifiedor working towards the qualification, will have at least 3 years procurement experience, have a good understanding of current procurement guidance and legislation (including Public Procurement Regulations).

A positive, proactive and committed approach is essential, together with the ability to analyse, innovate, motivate and manage a busy and changing workload against tight deadlines.

You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deliver high quality documentation.It is expected that you will have effective team leadership skills and will be a natural team player as the role will may require some supervision of operational procurement staff.

You must have strong IT skills including MS Office and e-Procurement systemsparticularly as we look to continually optimise e-procurement systems across the Trust.



North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The role requires working from Ladybridge Hall, Bolton and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role and department. This policy is flexible and will be discussed in detail at interview stage.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information, for an informal chat regarding the position, contactLinda Sutcliffe on 01204 498400 or 07812304703.

“NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforces reflects the diversity of the communities we serve”

The key dates for the stages of recruitment are:

Advert closes – 25 November 2024

Situational Judgement Tool issued w/c 2 December 2024

Simulation Assessment Centre (if required) w/c 16 December 2024

Professional Discussion w/c 16 December 2024


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

Guiding global is partnering with a prominent UK Ministry of Defence affiliate, a leader and missile and defence to grow their team overseeing the validation of the external supply chain. This pivotal role ensures timely part delivery crucial for development programmes and full-rate production readiness. We are seeking candidates proficient in manufacturing engineering, quality management, and project delivery to join our client's dynamic team.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a qualified manufacturing engineer with a robust background in manufacturing processes and techniques, along with a demonstrated ability in project delivery and management. Previous experience in aerospace or defence sectors, especially in manufacturing or supplier quality, is highly advantageous. The role involves assisting suppliers and clients in developing resilient manufacturing systems and control plans to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products on schedule and within budget. Experience with new project introduction (NPI) and/or manufacturing capability transfer is preferred. Proficiency in industrial validation tools such as process FMEAs, measurement system analysis, process mapping, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, and production readiness reviews is essential. Strong problem-solving skills are necessary to conduct root cause analyses and implement improvement plans for manufacturing system deviations within the supplier chain. Excellent communication abilities are critical for fostering effective collaboration across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

What you'll get to do as an Industrial Validation Engineer - (Procurement & Supply Chain):

The role of Industrial Validation Engineer involves managing suppliers, overseeing project industrial validation plans, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Key responsibilities include assessing supplier capabilities, conducting process FMEAs, and preparing for serious production. The position requires identifying and mitigating manufacturing and supply chain risks, implementing improvements plans, and managing manufacturing capability transfers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure successful project execution.

More about the role

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Please ensure that you have fully read the job description and person specification before applying for this role.

Guiding global is partnering with a prominent UK Ministry of Defence affiliate, a leader and missile and defence to grow their team overseeing the validation of the external supply chain. This pivotal role ensures timely part delivery crucial for development programmes and full-rate production readiness. We are seeking candidates proficient in manufacturing engineering, quality management, and project delivery to join our client's dynamic team.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a qualified manufacturing engineer with a robust background in manufacturing processes and techniques, along with a demonstrated ability in project delivery and management. Previous experience in aerospace or defence sectors, especially in manufacturing or supplier quality, is highly advantageous. The role involves assisting suppliers and clients in developing resilient manufacturing systems and control plans to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products on schedule and within budget. Experience with new project introduction (NPI) and/or manufacturing capability transfer is preferred. Proficiency in industrial validation tools such as process FMEAs, measurement system analysis, process mapping, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, and production readiness reviews is essential. Strong problem-solving skills are necessary to conduct root cause analyses and implement improvement plans for manufacturing system deviations within the supplier chain. Excellent communication abilities are critical for fostering effective collaboration across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

What you'll get to do as an Industrial Validation Engineer - (Procurement & Supply Chain):

The role of Industrial Validation Engineer involves managing suppliers, overseeing project industrial validation plans, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Key responsibilities include assessing supplier capabilities, conducting process FMEAs, and preparing for serious production. The position requires identifying and mitigating manufacturing and supply chain risks, implementing improvements plans, and managing manufacturing capability transfers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure successful project execution.

More about the role

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.