Total 2 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in PE7 3HH

The post holder will take some direction from the Senior Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to: Work with colleagues in the procurement team to design and execute the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan. Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the LPC Trusts and customer trusts. Develop and lead a range of high value procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and the procurement requirements are Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer Day to day management of Senior Buyer and Lead Buyer within delegated limits and as required and directed by the Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring motivational and morale levels are improved and maintained. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed Significantly contribute as part of the LPCprocurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower, in particular with regards to the category of spend within remit. Support the Senior Procurement Managers in the development and execution of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPC objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners. Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement Co-ordination of high value quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance

The LPC (Lancashire Procurement Cluster) Procurement team are seeking applications for a Procurement Manager.

Applications are sought from across the private and public sector. The successful applicants will bring energy and customer focus to the role. It is important that we recruit the best possible candidate, recognising that innovation and continuous improvement will be key to delivering
sustainable NHS services for the future.

Training and support is offered to the right candidates to ensure they can be successful in the role.

If you think you have the skills and motivation to take on these challenging and exciting roles and would like an informal discussion regarding the opportunity please contact the Head of Procurement

The LPC encourage applications from those keen on a blended/ hybrid approach to office and home working flexibility.

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 compliance with procurement regulations
• Customer service
• Reducing harm initiatives

They 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.

They will contribute significantly as part of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.

They will work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for LPC 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.

They will identify and drive through strategic sourcing projects and shape the procurement strategy for spend within their remit.

Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including PSR and The new procurement Act coming out in October 2024 and required process to be followed.

Contribute as a senior member of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team

The LPC Procurement team is a new exiting team for 2024 and we are all embarking on and by joining us now you will be at the start of a collaborative journey. You can find out more about LPC at https://lancashireprocurement.nhs.uk/media/news/one-lsc-host-announcement or https://www.healthierlsc.co.uk/

The post holder will take some direction from the Senior Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to:
1. Work with colleagues in the procurement team to design and execute the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan.
2. Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the LPC Trusts and customer trusts.
3. Develop and lead a range of high value procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off
4. Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system.
5. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and the procurement requirements are
6. Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project
7. Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the
8. Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer
9. Day to day management of Senior Buyer and Lead Buyer within delegated limits and as required and directed by the Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring motivational and morale levels are improved and maintained.
10. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed
11. Significantly contribute as part of the LPC procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower, in particular with regards to the category of spend within remit.
12. Support the Senior Procurement Managers in the development and execution of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPC objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member
13. Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners.
14. Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement
15. Co-ordination of high value quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
16. Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance
17. Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities.
18. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register.
19. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024