Lead Divisional Buyer
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The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team are seeking applications for a Lead Buyer to be flexible and work across all One LSC sites.
The Procurement & Supplies Team is embarking on an exciting period of change as we start our journey to become a single procurement department across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement Teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to:
Job description
For the right candidate, there are opportunities to align base location to any of our main hub sites including Blackpool, Lancaster, Blackburn, Preston and across South Cumbria
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust by visiting our website https://elht.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply)
- GCSE A level or equivalent Mathematics & English
- ECDL qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of personal development via completion of Procurement and/or Business/Organisational focussed courses
Desirable
- Degree Level Business Studies or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within a strategic Procurement environment at a Lead/Senior Buyer level
- Experience of leading and negotiating high value complex procurement projects
- Current up to date understanding of public procurement directives and legislation
- Current up to date understanding of contract law
- Knowledge and experience of tender process, producing specifications and tender documentation in accordance with customer/client requirements
Desirable
- NHS or public sector background in Procurement
- Knowledge & experience of procurement within NHS Clinical environment
Skills, ability & knowledge
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with and influence clinical/non-clinical stakeholders at senior level
- Able to work independently and use own initiative with minimal supervision
- Able to work under pressure, planning and prioritising to meet changing demands and timescales
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
- Able to influence, be assertive with tact & diplomacy
- Happy to have a 'blended' approach to work, being able to work from home whilst also being able to work from/attend any site location depending upon project/operational needs
About the employer
Created in November 2024, which superseded the Lancashire Procurement Cluster created in 2017, The One LSC Procurement team provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
The organisation is a shared service model, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The One LSC Procurement has four distinct service lines:- Procurement- Strategic Relationship Management- Systems & e-Commerce- Logistics and Supply Chain
The Lead Buyer role can operate on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 40% or two days per week in the office. Owing to the need to develop high level working relationships with Trust stakeholders and suppliers, there is a requirement to work flexibly with regards to site working and be able to work from/attend meetings at sites across One LSC network.