Job summaryThe aim of the role is supporting in the delivery the Procurement strategy, managing the delivery of year on year CIP programmes, as well as strategic, tactical and transaction work streams.Main duties of the jobThe Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's (RBFT) Procurement team provides procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust. The Senior Procurement Manager will support in defining and implementing the procurement strategy, that supports delivery of the RBFT's Vision 2025, and in line with the national NHS procurement strategy and Future Operating Model.The role holder will be expected to build strong and effective relationships at a strategic level with senior stakeholders, championing cross functional activity, working collaboratively within our community in order to deliver optimum demonstrable value from the Trust's third party supplier spend. The role holder will also be expected to promote the adoption of ways of working, robust supplier and contract management.About usThe Trust operates an Equality of Opportunity and Diversity Policy and welcomes all persons without regard to age, ethnic or national origin, gender or sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, presenting illness, marital or parental status or disability. It aims to ensure that no job applicant, employee or former employee suffers direct unlawful or unfair discrimination, or is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be justified.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesLead a specific sourcing programme for defined categories and/or portfolios including across multiple organisations and systems. Identify, monitor and report on the delivery of category savings and customer benefits against the plan.Establish and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships through regular close contact, including: face to face meetings, liaising with and facilitating networks and stakeholder groups.Manage the expectations of customers through effective communication.Propose change and innovation and actively support customers with implementing changes which may impact across significant geographical areas and multiple organisations.Support the Executive Team and category teams with the delivery of cost and efficiency savings by analysing current spend information and through the development of procurement workplans and strategies.Contribute significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects ensuring that all processes comply with legislative requirements and reflect best procurement practice.Ensure contract compliance and pursue procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.Provide and maintain a knowledgebase of information relating to relevant current legislative requirements and ensure that colleagues are updated on changes and their impact.Use procurement knowledge to provide expert guidance to colleagues in a range of areas including producing evaluation criteria and tender documentation. Develop policies and guidelines for staff and provide staff training and coaching as appropriate.Provide specialist market, category and procurement knowledge to customers and to support internal projects and processes.Work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure consistency in procurement policy and procedure across the organisation and identify opportunities to maximise efficiency.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialProcurement experience and knowledge of procurement processesExperience of managing multiple contracts to ensure best value for moneyEducationEssentialDegree or equivalentCIPSDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustPrinces House, London RoadReadingRG1 5UZEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)