Senior Sourcing Manager

NHS

  • Dartford, Kent
  • £66,653-77,094 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
37.5 hours (part time hours would be considered)We are seeking a highly skilledSenior Sourcing Manager to lead our procurement portfolio, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and delivery of significant cost improvement programmes. This is a senior role, responsible for shaping long-term sourcing strategies, leading complex contract negotiations, and advising the Trust stakeholders on all procurement matters.You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing procurement policies, driving cost improvement targets, and strengthening supplier relationships. You'll be part of a high-performing sourcing team, working together ensuring you are empowered to deliver excellent results for the Trust.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage procurement contracts across the Trust and ICS where required.
  • Provide expert advice to the Senior Management Team on procurement, tendering, and Procurement law.
  • Develop and implement long-term sourcing and cost improvement strategies.
  • Negotiate high-value, complex contracts and resolve contractual disputes.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and clinical teams to ensure best-value outcomes that support patient care.
  • Deputise for the Director of Procurement when required.
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.Main duties of the jobAbout YouWe are looking for a motivated and dynamic team player with:
  • MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience).
  • Significant experience in procurement at a senior level, ideally within a complex healthcare or public sector environment.
  • Proven success in delivering large-scale cost improvements and managing complex contracts.
  • Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills at executive level.
  • Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
What We Offer
  • A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking working environment.
  • Opportunities for career development and further training.
  • NHS benefits package including pension scheme, generous annual leave, and wellbeing support.
  • The chance to play a key role in shaping the future of procurement within a leading NHS Trust.
About usWe are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£66,653 to £77,094 a year per annum inclusive of allowancesContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number252-7440399Job locationsDarent Valley HospitalDarenth Wood RoadDartfordDA2 8DAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSpecific Responsibilities:Responsible for leading the negotiation of highly complex/ high value commercial contracts.Responsible for resolving any legal challenges from unsuccessful bidders through the de- brief procedure as set out under the Public Procurement Regulations and where necessary through formal arbitration.Responsible for resolving contractual disputes with incumbent suppliers and ensuring appropriate contingency and exit plans are agreed where required.To be the Procurement expert for Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust on the Public Procurement Regulations and associated Case Law.Responsible for and leading on detailed financial analysis and modelling of spend categories and operational processes to support options appraisal.Responsible for ensuring tender evaluation methodologies are appropriate to evaluate different purchasing scenarios and in accordance with the Public Procurement RegulationsResponsible for developing and managing an annual Procurement Calendar detailing specific planned initiatives and a 5-year Portfolio Strategy detailing work streams of initiatives which impact across all non-pay spend.Responsible for appropriate prioritisation of initiatives within the Procurement Calendar and Portfolio Strategy and balancing competing priorities to ensure delivery to plan.Responsible for ensuring clinical stakeholder engagement via Product Selection Group and direct contact for relevant purchasing decisions which have a direct impact on patient care.Responsible for the implementation of contract policies across Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust.Please see attached job description for further information. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSpecific Responsibilities:Responsible for leading the negotiation of highly complex/ high value commercial contracts.Responsible for resolving any legal challenges from unsuccessful bidders through the de- brief procedure as set out under the Public Procurement Regulations and where necessary through formal arbitration.Responsible for resolving contractual disputes with incumbent suppliers and ensuring appropriate contingency and exit plans are agreed where required.To be the Procurement expert for Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust on the Public Procurement Regulations and associated Case Law.Responsible for and leading on detailed financial analysis and modelling of spend categories and operational processes to support options appraisal.Responsible for ensuring tender evaluation methodologies are appropriate to evaluate different purchasing scenarios and in accordance with the Public Procurement RegulationsResponsible for developing and managing an annual Procurement Calendar detailing specific planned initiatives and a 5-year Portfolio Strategy detailing work streams of initiatives which impact across all non-pay spend.Responsible for appropriate prioritisation of initiatives within the Procurement Calendar and Portfolio Strategy and balancing competing priorities to ensure delivery to plan.Responsible for ensuring clinical stakeholder engagement via Product Selection Group and direct contact for relevant purchasing decisions which have a direct impact on patient care.Responsible for the implementation of contract policies across Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust.Please see attached job description for further information.Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssential
  • MCIPS or equivalent experience
  • PRINCE II Practitioner or equivalent experience
  • MBA or equivalent experience
  • ECDL Advanced
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
  • Expert technical knowledge across the fields of purchasing and contracting including the Public Procurement Regulations, NHS SFI's
  • Ability to interpret statutory and DH guidance and recommend necessary actions
  • Excellent persuasion, negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced organisational skills
  • In-depth understanding of the strategic direction of the purchasing function both within the NHS and other business sectors
  • Skilled in dealing with complex contract negotiations
  • Able to balance a large number of competing priorities and to switch from one activity to another as required.
  • Able to manage staff of all levels
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills particularly at a senior level
  • Able to write new purchasing policies and ensuring effective implementation and on-going management in a multi complex environment
Desirable
  • CIPS CPD seminars
  • Mentoring Accreditation/ Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience of working at a senior level, leading a large team and delivering a professional Portfolio service in a multi complex environment.
  • Significant experience of managing Clinical and Non Clinical contracts in a highly complex environment
  • Current experience of managing complex Procurement projects across the supply chain service.
  • Proven significant period of experience of post qualified experience of multi portfolio management
  • Proven record of achievement to deliver significant percentage reductions in cost over a sustained period
  • Ability to demonstrate the successful delivery of required cost improvement financial targets to support both NHS Trusts annual plans
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Strong sense of quality, ability to lead by example
  • Strong achiever, makes things happen
  • Able to be able to travel between sites
Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssential
  • MCIPS or equivalent experience
  • PRINCE II Practitioner or equivalent experience
  • MBA or equivalent experience
  • ECDL Advanced
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
  • Expert technical knowledge across the fields of purchasing and contracting including the Public Procurement Regulations, NHS SFI's
  • Ability to interpret statutory and DH guidance and recommend necessary actions
  • Excellent persuasion, negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced organisational skills
  • In-depth understanding of the strategic direction of the purchasing function both within the NHS and other business sectors
  • Skilled in dealing with complex contract negotiations
  • Able to balance a large number of competing priorities and to switch from one activity to another as required.
  • Able to manage staff of all levels
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills particularly at a senior level
  • Able to write new purchasing policies and ensuring effective implementation and on-going management in a multi complex environment
Desirable
  • CIPS CPD seminars
  • Mentoring Accreditation/ Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience of working at a senior level, leading a large team and delivering a professional Portfolio service in a multi complex environment.
  • Significant experience of managing Clinical and Non Clinical contracts in a highly complex environment
  • Current experience of managing complex Procurement projects across the supply chain service.
  • Proven significant period of experience of post qualified experience of multi portfolio management
  • Proven record of achievement to deliver significant percentage reductions in cost over a sustained period
  • Ability to demonstrate the successful delivery of required cost improvement financial targets to support both NHS Trusts annual plans
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Strong sense of quality, ability to lead by example
  • Strong achiever, makes things happen
  • Able to be able to travel between sites

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