Total 24 Others level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Blackburn, Not recorded, BB1 2HT

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to work closely within the Trust's Finance Team to provide a professional and efficient service to the finance function, monitoring how much is owed at all times and providing accurate financial information.

We are looking for a dedicated, flexible and organised individual who has excellent data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

For further details please refer to the job description.

What the school offers its staff

The opportunity of working within a friendly environment supporting schools within the trust.

Good opportunities for personal and career development.

Local Government Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Procurement to join our team and lead our procurement strategy.

As the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy across the trust. You will ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant manner. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes and regulations.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a senior procurement role, preferably within the education sector; strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices and strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Applicants will need to be CIPS Level 6 Qualified for this role.

The role will be based at our Central Offices in Calverton, Nottingham.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Further details about the role

For further details regarding this post please contact Donna Hain, Finance Director on 0115 6842162. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The post holder will take direction from the Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to: Work with colleagues in the procurement team to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan. Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the Lancashire Procurement Cluster Trusts and customer trusts. Lead a range of procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off recommendations. Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and EU procurement requirements are met. Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project timescale. Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the team. Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer base. Day to day management of Lead Buyer, Buyer and Assistant Buyer as required and directed by the Procurement Manager. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed timescales. Contribute as part of the Lancashire Procurement Cluster procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower. Support in the delivery of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPCs objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member Trusts. Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners. Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement process. Co-ordination of quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance targets. Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance.

Due to growth the Lancashire Procurement Cluster are seeking applications for a Senior Buyer

Applications are sought from across the private and public sector. The successful applicants will bring energy and customer focus to the role. It is important that we recruit the best possible candidate, recognising that innovation and continuous improvement will be key to delivering
sustainable NHS services for the future.

Training and support is offered to the right candidates to ensure they can be successful in the role.

If you think you have the skills and motivation to take on these challenging and exciting roles and would like an informal discussion regarding the opportunity please contact the Senior Procurement Manager.

The LPC encourage applications from those keen on agile working flexibility.

As well as the job description there is an induction pack/staff handbook available on request to support your application and the transition into the NHS and the LPC should you be successful.

Working in the Clinical category team - focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects ensuring legal compliance.

The Senior Buyer will work within the Procurement tower to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and achieve “balanced Scorecard” targets. This includes delivering against the following objectives:
Savings and efficiency targets
Improving and maintaining compliance with procurement regulations
Customer service


You will be expected to work with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement cluster as a progressive and responsive group who work collaboratively, provide new thinking and positively influence system improvement and efficiency.


Contribute as part of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.


Work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for LPC customers. This will include sourcing of goods, equipment, materials and services that meet requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement.


Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including EU regulations and required process to be followed.


Contribute as part of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.





Created in November 2017 The Lancashire Procurement Cluster (LPC) provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners – Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The organisation is a shared service model, hosted East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The LPC has four distinct service lines:
- Procurement
- Strategic Relationship Management
- Systems & e-Commerce
- Logistics and Supply Chain

Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.

The post holder will take direction from the Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to:


Work with colleagues in the procurement team to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan.
Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the Lancashire Procurement Cluster Trusts and customer trusts.
Lead a range of procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off recommendations.
Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system.
Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and EU procurement requirements are met.
Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project timescale.
Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the team.
Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer base.
Day to day management of Lead Buyer, Buyer and Assistant Buyer as required and directed by the Procurement Manager.
Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed timescales.
Contribute as part of the Lancashire Procurement Cluster procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower.
Support in the delivery of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPCs objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member Trusts.
Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners.
Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement process.
Co-ordination of quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance targets.
Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities.
Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register.
Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in a purchase ledger finance role (desirable but not essential)
• Strong customer service skills and ability to professionally communicate with variety of suppliers / stakeholders
• Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate or above
• Sage 200 experience (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to take full ownership of role and ability to multi-task
• Strong team player with proactive and problem-solving attitude
• Excellent communication skills and able to successfully communicate with staff at all levels
• Excellent organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• Be able to work in a face paced environment

What the school offers its staff

We are…

• A growing CofE MAT consisting of 14 schools across Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Lancashire and Tameside
• Passionate about providing our children with the best learning experiences and life chances
• Fortunate to benefit from a supportive and challenging Member and Trustee Board who push us to achieve great things!
• One Team who are committed to collaboration across all schools

We will…

• Support each employee in their own development
• Develop you as a professional by providing access to appropriate accredited qualifications – such as: CIPHR, AAT, CSBM – dependent upon your personal aspirations
• Give you access to a ‘CPD Flightpath’ to ensure you reach your true potential

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in a purchase ledger finance role
• Strong customer service skills and ability to professionally communicate with variety of suppliers / stakeholders
• Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate or above
• Sage 200 experience
• Ability to take full ownership of role and ability to multi-task
• Strong team player with proactive and problem-solving attitude
• Excellent communication skills and able to successfully communicate with staff at all levels
• Excellent organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• Be able to work in a face paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail

What the school offers its staff

We are…

• A growing CofE MAT consisting of 14 schools across Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Lancashire and Tameside
• Passionate about providing our children with the best learning experiences and life chances
• Fortunate to benefit from a supportive and challenging Member and Trustee Board who push us to achieve great things!
• One Team who are committed to collaboration across all schools

We will…

• Support each employee in their own development
• Develop you as a professional by providing access to appropriate accredited qualifications – such as: CIPHR, AAT, CSBM – dependent upon your personal aspirations
• Give you access to a ‘CPD Flightpath’ to ensure you reach your true potential

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Procurement to join our team and lead our procurement strategy.

As the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy across the trust. You will ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant manner. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes and regulations.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a senior procurement role, preferably within the education sector; strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices and strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Applicants will need to be CIPS Level 6 Qualified for this role.

The role will be based at our Central Offices in Calverton, Nottingham.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Further details about the role

For further details regarding this post please contact Donna Hain, Finance Director on 0115 6842162. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Procurement & Contract Manager is primarily responsible for supporting (in conjunction with the Head of Procurement) the delivery of the procurement strategy including best practices, tools, guidance and support aligned to business and operational requirements. Primarily, you will be responsible for formal tendering and purchasing for Estates and Facilities Management including capital works projects and expanding our Preferred Supplier List. Using your solid expertise, you will lead on various initiatives, delivering exceptional levels of customer service, adding value and driving and realising savings. As you will be part of a small team, there will be a need to “muck-in” and work on other projects / issues as become necessary from time-to-time.

You must have a forward-thinking, open style coupled with a positive personality that will allow you to engage with senior managers across the Trust. You will be working with external Contractors staff when managing or overseeing contract performance and compliance with SLAs and KPIs.

This is a hands-on role, with the ability to turn your hand to numerous tasks, as well as being able to function with the minimum of supervision. You must have excellent communication skills to be able to seek solutions, as well as identifying new ways of working and continuous improvement involving key stakeholders.

You will also be a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or be working towards being MCIPS qualified.

You must have strong public sector procurement and contract management experience ideally from the education sector (but this is not strictly necessary). You must be highly competent at MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and have worked with e-Tendering platforms: OHC&AT currently uses MyTender. You should also be able to undertake benchmarking, detailed financial & spend analysis and be experienced at completing due diligence checks. You must be able to lead on end-to-end procurement processes (ITTs) and you will also have knowledge of the upcoming Procurement Act 2024.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Procurement to join our team and lead our procurement strategy.

As the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy across the trust. You will ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant manner. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes and regulations.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a senior procurement role, preferably within the education sector; strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices and strong negotiation and contract management skills.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Strategic Buyer - Lancashire
£40,000-£55,000 (DOE)
Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 from home)
Flexible working hours
25 days holiday + public holidays
CIPS fully funded
Fantastic career development/progression opportunities!

Your new company:
A leading food manufacturer based in Lancashire is the lookout for an experienced Strategic Buyer to join their team. The company offers a diverse portfolio of brands catering to both pets and wild animals. With a broad range of capabilities and global distribution channels, the company is proud to be a major supplier to the UK grocery, independent, and pet specialty sectors.

Your new role:
Cultivate innovative relationships with suppliers to support a lean, profitable supply chain.
Implement and monitor a performance scorecard to ensure alignment with business objectives, focusing on cost, quality, OTIF (On Time In Full), lead times, and more.
Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize impact.
Lead contract negotiations, conduct ongoing market analysis, and report findings to inform strategic decisions.
Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and related documentation to ensure competitive procurement.
Collate and report on cost savings against targets, tracking their impact on profitability.
Ensure accurate item costing is reflected in the Profit & Loss statement.
Drive business and industry compliance in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct visits to suppliers to maintain and strengthen relationships.
Provide support during the execution of larger projects, including New Product Development (NPD) and innovation pipeline initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:
Previous experience working in a procurement role within the food manufacturing industry would be an advantage
Impressive track record of cost savings
Prior contract management experience
Experienced working cross functionally with senior stakeholders
Strong analytical skills
Resilient with a proactive approach

What’s on offer:
£40,000-£55,000 (DOE)
Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 from home)
Flexible working hours
25 days holiday + public holidays
CIPS fully funded
Fantastic career development/progression opportunities!
Onsite car parking

If this position resonates with you or you may know someone, please respond with an updated copy of your CV.

***To apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK***

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is experienced in buying and procurement and has knowledge and understanding of procurement regulations, legislation and processes to ensure compliance

• Can monitor and manage contracts, liaising with colleagues across the organisation to ensure appropriate feedback and quality assurance is undertaken

• Can effectively contribute to the Trust’s procurement strategy and lead on the delivery of the agreed action plan

• Can produce appropriate reports in liaison with your line manager to inform the executive of performance against the action plan

• May hold a procurement and contract management accreditation/qualification e.g. CIPS

• Can actively engage with the market to ensure that the Trust drives value for money

• Will effectively contribute to the operations team, showing a flexible and supportive approach

What the school offers its staff

In return the successful candidate will:

• Be a member of the Trust Central Team and join a strong and dynamic team of professionals across our organisation

• Receive access to a range of professional development opportunities and appropriate apprenticeship levy funded programmes

• Have access to the local government pension scheme and terms and conditions aligned to the National Joint Council for Local Government Services

• Have access to support through our staff wellbeing charter and employee assistance programme

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Procurement & Contract Manager is primarily responsible for supporting (in conjunction with the Head of Procurement) the delivery of the procurement strategy including best practices, tools, guidance and support aligned to business and operational requirements. Primarily, you will be responsible for formal tendering and purchasing for Estates and Facilities Management including capital works projects and expanding our Preferred Supplier List. Using your solid expertise, you will lead on various initiatives, delivering exceptional levels of customer service, adding value and driving and realising savings. As you will be part of a small team, there will be a need to “muck-in” and work on other projects / issues as become necessary from time-to-time.

You must have a forward-thinking, open style coupled with a positive personality that will allow you to engage with senior managers across the Trust. You will be working with external Contractors staff when managing or overseeing contract performance and compliance with SLAs and KPIs.

This is a hands-on role, with the ability to turn your hand to numerous tasks, as well as being able to function with the minimum of supervision. You must have excellent communication skills to be able to seek solutions, as well as identifying new ways of working and continuous improvement involving key stakeholders.

You will also be a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or be working towards being MCIPS qualified.

You must have strong public sector procurement and contract management experience ideally from the education sector (but this is not strictly necessary). You must be highly competent at MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and have worked with e-Tendering platforms: OHC&AT currently uses MyTender. You should also be able to undertake benchmarking, detailed financial & spend analysis and be experienced at completing due diligence checks. You must be able to lead on end-to-end procurement processes (ITTs) and you will also have knowledge of the upcoming Procurement Act 2024.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The post holder will take some direction from the Senior Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to: Work with colleagues in the procurement team to design and execute the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan. Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the LPC Trusts and customer trusts. Develop and lead a range of high value procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and the procurement requirements are Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer Day to day management of Senior Buyer and Lead Buyer within delegated limits and as required and directed by the Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring motivational and morale levels are improved and maintained. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed Significantly contribute as part of the LPCprocurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower, in particular with regards to the category of spend within remit. Support the Senior Procurement Managers in the development and execution of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPC objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners. Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement Co-ordination of high value quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance

The LPC (Lancashire Procurement Cluster) Procurement team are seeking applications for a Procurement Manager.

Applications are sought from across the private and public sector. The successful applicants will bring energy and customer focus to the role. It is important that we recruit the best possible candidate, recognising that innovation and continuous improvement will be key to delivering
sustainable NHS services for the future.

Training and support is offered to the right candidates to ensure they can be successful in the role.

If you think you have the skills and motivation to take on these challenging and exciting roles and would like an informal discussion regarding the opportunity please contact the Head of Procurement

The LPC encourage applications from those keen on a blended/ hybrid approach to office and home working flexibility.

The Procurement Manager will work within the Procurement tower to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and achieve “balanced Scorecard” targets. This includes delivering against the following objectives:
• Savings and efficiency targets
• Improving compliance with procurement regulations
• Customer service
• Reducing harm initiatives

They will be expected to work with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement cluster as a progressive and responsive group who work collaboratively, provide new thinking and positively influence system improvement and efficiency.

They will contribute significantly as part of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.

They will work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for LPC customers. This will include sourcing of goods, equipment, materials and services that meet requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement.

They will identify and drive through strategic sourcing projects and shape the procurement strategy for spend within their remit.

Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including PSR and The new procurement Act coming out in October 2024 and required process to be followed.

Contribute as a senior member of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team

The LPC Procurement team is a new exiting team for 2024 and we are all embarking on and by joining us now you will be at the start of a collaborative journey. You can find out more about LPC at https://lancashireprocurement.nhs.uk/media/news/one-lsc-host-announcement or https://www.healthierlsc.co.uk/

The post holder will take some direction from the Senior Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to:
1. Work with colleagues in the procurement team to design and execute the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan.
2. Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the LPC Trusts and customer trusts.
3. Develop and lead a range of high value procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off
4. Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system.
5. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and the procurement requirements are
6. Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project
7. Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the
8. Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer
9. Day to day management of Senior Buyer and Lead Buyer within delegated limits and as required and directed by the Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring motivational and morale levels are improved and maintained.
10. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed
11. Significantly contribute as part of the LPC procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower, in particular with regards to the category of spend within remit.
12. Support the Senior Procurement Managers in the development and execution of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPC objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member
13. Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners.
14. Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement
15. Co-ordination of high value quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
16. Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance
17. Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities.
18. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register.
19. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for



Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual who is proactive, with good attention to detail and a passion for excellence in all they do.

You need to have an interest in the built environment and property and facilities management (previous experience not essential), with good IT skills and are able to prioritise and work effectively within a busy team.

You will have:

• 5 GCSEs (Grade 4 or above) including English and Maths or equivalent.
• The ability to use MS Office software packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as Explorer and databases.
• The ability to prioritise, work efficiently and accurately, particularly under pressure, to deadlines and using own initiative.



What the school offers its staff



About Star Central

Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Institute and our schools.

The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.

As part of Star Academies’ Capital and Estates team, you will be working in a team responsible for building and opening new schools for thousands of pupils whilst also looking after over 30 other schools across the country.

Working for one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country with 22,000 pupils, the successful candidate will help to support operational excellence at a time when our estate is growing and we are embarking on ambitious programmes to ensure our buildings are NetZero ready.

This is a fixed term opportunity, providing a nationally recognised qualification in Business Administration up to Level 3, with opportunities thereafter to progress further within the Trust.





Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.