Deputy Head of Procurement; DDAT and Contract Management

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Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Deputy Head of Procurement - Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) to join our Procurement and Logistics team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing and delivering the Trust's DDaT procurement pipeline, strategic sourcing activity and complex tender exercises. The post holder will provide commercial leadership from procurement planning and strategy through tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award, ensuring value for money, regulatory compliance, effective risk management and delivery of cost improvement objectives.

The role works closely with senior digital, technical, finance and procurement stakeholders to support the Trust's digital transformation priorities and wider Procurement Strategy.

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, develop sourcing strategies and drive evidence-based commercial decision-making.
• Lead the planning and delivery of the DDaT procurement pipeline and complex, high-value tender exercises.
• Develop procurement strategies and identify appropriate routes to market to secure value for money and effective commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation, NHS requirements and Trust governance procedures.
• Manage procurement milestones, commercial risks, contract expiries and competing priorities.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) opportunities.
• Provide expert commercial advice, lead negotiations and support effective contract award and handover.
• Prepare pipeline reports, financial evaluations and commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders.

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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated procurement professional to join our team as Deputy Head of Procurement Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT). This senior role will lead the planning and delivery of complex DDaT procurement activity, from initial requirements and sourcing strategy through competitive tendering, negotiation and contract award. Working closely with senior digital, technical, finance and procurement colleagues, you will ensure robust commercial governance, value for money, effective risk management and delivery of the Trusts cost improvement objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute individual with strong strategic sourcing, tender management and stakeholder engagement skills to support the Trusts digital transformation and wider procurement priorities.

• Degree in procurement or relevant related subject or Significant and demonstrable procurement knowledge and skill expected to be gained over approximately 2 - 3 years
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies qualification or a commitment to work towards it
• Previous NHS procurement experience within a non-clinical category.
• Use of the Atamis and EFin Systems

• Excellent understanding of mechanisms to engage stakeholders
• Previous NHS procurement experience within a non-clinical category.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£79,504 to £91,609 a yearper annum pro rata