Senior Procurement Business Partner
- NHS
- Full Time
- Milton Keynes
- 46148.00 - 52809.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Senior Procurement Business Partner
Department Procurement
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our Procurement team in delivering a high-quality procurement service to the Trust. The successful candidate will have experience of conducting tendering processes within a public sector organisation and therefore have good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.You will be a skilled negotiator, able to influence and manage internal customer expectations as well as maintaining good supplier relationships. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, be results focussed with a track record of savings and benefits delivery.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact Lisa Johnston - Head of Procurement by email Lisa.johnston@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 10 April 2025
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the development, implementation and management of the procurement strategy and work plans to ensure compliance with and achievement of the trust's overall objectives.
Responsible for the delivery of highly effective, compliant and customer focused procurement services which meets the Trusts procurement and materials management requirements, including the Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) targets.
Track savings and quality improvement benefits to NHS Trusts to deliver best value to the NHS.
Develop excellent customer relationships, balancing commercial and clinical considerations in the purchasing of products and services, and ensuring these are imbedded into contractual agreements. Resulting in successful outcomes for the trust.
Support the development of excellent customer/stakeholder relationships and ensuring that best value solutions are adopted by the trust. Take the lead in developing key strategies for sourcing and contract management within allocated division spend area.
About us
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job responsibilities
Work with the Head of Procurement to monitor, measure and record the performance of the procurement and supply chain function against key result areas as outlined in the procurement strategy and work plans, and contribute to regular reports for trust committees and boards.
Manage day to day procurement issues, attending meetings, seminars, and representing the trust at regional and national procurement forums. To provide procurement advice conforming with EU Procurement directives and other legislative requirements and support.
To attend, organise and facilitate regular meetings with Senior key stakeholders providing procurement advice conforming with EU Procurement directives and other legislative requirements and support.
Undertake supplier and customer market research to support the development of Strategic sourcing strategies such as collecting and collating information regarding supplier performance.
Ensuring that social value is embedded into all our procurement processes to enable successful delivery of the programmes social value strategy.
To ensure strategic supplier management arrangements are in place including strategic partnership with critical suppliers. To take responsibility for the development of principles of effective contract management
Sourcing
Effectively lead management and stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies for products and services within allocated division, and ensure delivery of established savings targets within the portfolio.
Collaborate with other government agencies and NHS Trusts in identifying and establishing joint procurement initiatives that will deliver enhanced value for money.
Tendering
The Trust is required to act in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It is a requirement of this role to ensure the Trust is compliant with all legislative and regulated requirements relating to contracting and procurement within the sector.
To provide advice and guidance on procurement issues to all staff, ensuring that appropriate procurement processes are adopted in all cases and that published tender documentation is compliant with law, is fair and transparent, and promotes fair competition.
Contracts
To ensure that the Trusts contracts register is managed and maintained in a timely manner, ensuring that data records are current and accurate.
Ensure that all contracts entered into by the Trust are well drafted fair and balanced, ensuring that risks are appropriately mitigated and/or apportioned appropriately and that any limitation in suppliers liability does not expose the Trust to unreasonable levels of risk.
Financial Responsibility
Delivery of procurement savings in line with agreed targets defined in annual work plans and in-line with identified timelines.
Responsibility for ensuring that Trust staff comply with the Trusts processes, policies procedures and regulations.
Communications and Engagement
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with other departments through regular contact and pro-active support, ensuring timely and effective response to all enquiries and requests for support.
Develop and maintain regular contact with key suppliers and stakeholders to ensure current market knowledge is exemplary, and able to inform sourcing decisions.
Analytical and Judgement
Undertake analysis of portfolio spends to identify and forecast benefits available and to prioritise actions.
Provide reports on progress and benefits delivered through action plans, comparing actual results to forecasted outcomes and adjusting plans accordingly.
Staff Management and Development
Provide support, and where appropriate leadership in the delivery of effective and efficient, customer focused procurement services. Assist in achieving the delivery of Cost Improvement Plans (CIP) within designated division, that maximise commercial benefits for the Trust.
To be pro-active in supporting and sharing experiences, knowledge and information within the procurement team, to enable to wider development of knowledge and skills within the team.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
