Commercial Manager

Technology in the NHS is fast-paced, intense, and exciting. NHSE has been at the forefront of these digital, technology and data advances (DDaT), and the commercial team is a critical component of this delivery. We are seeking a Procurement Manager on a permanent full-time contract to work within the DDAT commercial delivery team supporting procurements for this critical and market leading category. You will be based in our Leeds or London office helping to deliver our ambition - working together to harness the power of the marketplace to deliver maximum value to our healthcare system. We do this to enable NHSE to support NHS staff at work, help people get the best care, and use the nation's health data to drive research and transform services.

This is your opportunity to take the step forward in your career and showcase your passion for DDaT Procurement and the NHS. You will join an ambitious, well-respected and forward-thinking team gaining rich experience in a team dedicated to first class commercial delivery. The role requires commercial experience and knowledge, with a proactive approach to support commercial input, shape commercial strategy, and deliver hands on procurement ensuring value for money across the organisation and its programmes. The ideal candidate will be driven to seek opportunities to create greater value in the work that they do and have an understanding and working knowledge of the full commercial lifecycle, especially in the public sector.

Main duties of the job

Is able to successfully implement procurement policy objectives in all sourcing projects and is able to challenge risk averse behaviours where appropriate.

Is able to navigate the legislative framework and implement resource efficient strategies that result in achievement of policy objectives.

Fully conversant with organisational commercial strategy and procurement policies, procedures, security requirements, processes and governance mechanisms and is able to advise and support colleagues in their application.

Identifies and works with cross disciplinary teams (that includes the contract management function) and applies a strong visual project management approach to procurement projects.

Able to quantify and source contract management resources. Able to identify and choose contract management representatives to review tender pack and take part in the evaluations.

Identifies the costs of existing or similar service provision and engages with suppliers in the marketplace in a planned way.

Ensures that contract management mobilisation phase and supporting activities are carried out successfully.

Applies the most appropriate evaluation strategy to a sourcing requirement taking into account the type of commodity being procured, complexity, value and strategic importance.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.


• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.


• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care


• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation


• Delivering value for money.
  
  £43,742 to £50,056 a year Plus London weighting if applicable