Procurement Delivery and Process Manager

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Delivery and Process Manager to join the expanding team at NOE CPC. Reporting to the Head of Procurement Operations you will be responsible for ensuring that key procurement processes, procedures and systems are in place, and are developed and continuously improved to support the overall operation of NOE CPC., The role will work include leading and managing a team of procurement professionals, ensuring compliant procurement delivery and performance in line with; external quality standards, business objectives and KPIs, and customer expectations. The role will work with the Head of Procurement Operations, and Category Leads to develop, maintain and communicate NOE CPC's framework workplan/pipeline. Responsibilities will also include ensuring consistent delivery of procurement projects to a high quality and to time, in line with the framework workplan, The role will also lead business improvement projects, undertaking specific procurement activity, provide procurement advice and support, and develop internal processes, procedures and supporting systems.

In this new role you will have a proactive approach, with a strong focus on continually improving service standards and operational efficiency within the field of public procurement, and you will be responsible for developing and driving our approach in this area. The role will include monitoring or performance against KPIs, as well as extensive engagement with other NHS organisations and a wide range of stakeholders, based locally, regionally and nationally, including NHS England, DHSC and others. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual wanting to make a positive difference in the NHS.

North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is a collaborative procurement organisation based in Sheffield and hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT). Our aim is to deliver best value procurement outcomes for the NHS through collaborative working. A wholly NHS owned organisation NOE CPC brings together a wealth of experience, understanding and knowledge, providing collaborative procurement and commercial solutions to the wider NHS and is one of the leading players in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England., The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.