Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting to a Strategic procurement Manager for University Hospitals of North Midlands and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

Key responsibilities for the Deputy Director of Procurement:

• Responsible for defining the approach and leading delivery of strategic procurement ensuring compliance with EU legislation, UK Law and Trust Standing Financial Instructions
• Responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of Procurement Services
• Maximise value for money opportunities and improve procurement related process efficiencies
• Addressing central government supply chain related objectives such as sustainability, carbon reduction and environmental targets etc
• Develop best practice procurement strategies for the department
• Ensure effective implementation and measurement of delivery
• Overall co-ordination and achievement of the Supplies and Procurement Business Plan, Strategy and objectives
• To act as Deputy to the Senior Strategic Procurement Manager on Procurement matters.

Essential experience required:

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Qualified including relevant training and personal development history with experience in operational supply chain management/general purchasing.
• Specialist strategic procurement knowledge acquired through MCIPS and practical tendering experience

Additional information:

• The salary is NHS Agenda for Change Band 7 which is between £38,890 - £44,503.
• The role is based at New Cross Hospital (Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust) but is employed by UHNM based in Stoke on Trent.
• Full time 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent
• Flexible and agile working options available
• NHS Pension available
• Some travel is required between sites in Staffordshire and the Black Country but this is not excessive.
• Access to all NHS benefits
• Start date ASAP

Interviews to take place on the 9th October Public sector experience is not essential for this role. Please apply now for immediate consideration.