Commercial Lead (Technology and Digital)
Job summary
We are seeking a Commercial Lead in Digital, Data, and Technology to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the transformation of NHSBTs Commercial function. You will collaborate with a team of commercial experts specialising in digital and technology, working with some of the world's leading global and health technology suppliers to ensure we maximise the value of our significant investments. You will be passionate about building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and colleagues across Commercial as well as the wider NHS Blood and Transplant organisation. You will collaborate and engage with programmes and colleagues across all levels, providing sound advice and influencing commercial outcomes and strategies. You will contribute towards increasing savings for NHSBT, driving quality and value for NHSBT. You will be part of a team that is at the forefront of collaboratively harnessing the power of the marketplace and delivering maximum value to our healthcare system. You will lead, actively engage, and collaborate with stakeholders including other public sector bodies to embed the Commercial strategy.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be responsible for delivering a pipeline of procurements, primarily in the Digital, Data and Technology category. Your responsibilities include: Collaborating with programme teams and commercial function colleagues to identify and agree present and future needs, linkages to other activity areas, and related potential needs for procurement. Producing written reports and presentations to the Head of Commercial Operations, Commercial Director, Director of Finance, SMTs, Executive, Chief Executive, and Board on key commercial matters. Delivering procurements in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations (2015) to deliver stakeholders' requirements and ensure the best value for money. Building and maintaining an understanding of relevant supply markets and business context to inform and support the delivery of commercial strategies. Inputting to commercial policy and service development, including devising new policies and working practices to ensure legal compliance and performance against KPIs. Leading the development and implementation of innovative procurement solutions to meet the evolving needs of the organisation. Communicating complex commercial information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Developing and delivering training programmes to enhance the commercial acumen of internal stakeholders. Managing supplier relationships to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer:
- A starting salary of £55,690 - £62,682 per annum in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC).
- A full time, permanent opportunity to join as a Band 8a, and progress with NHSBT.
- A Hybrid working opportunity to work with a national organisation with a base in any of our major centres such as Barnsley, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and London.
- NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities.
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- CIPS level 6 or equivalent level of qualification or knowledge and experience.
- MSC in Procurement / Business / Economics or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge & experience.
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
- Significant post qualification experience of managing sourcing and procurement across a wide range of categories, and of implementing category management.
- Proven record of procurement & understanding of the strategic issues of sourcing and procurement.
- Experience of working in a complex and diverse organisation (public and/or private sector) at a senior management level.
- Track record of delivering commercial benefits, including cashable savings.
- Experience of working with, and understanding of, a wide variety of public, private and voluntary agencies (e.g. central Government departments, NHS Trusts, consortiums, etc.).
- Expert knowledge of top sourcing and procurement practice including, advanced knowledge of procurement regulations and related legislation.
- Advanced negotiation, project planning and supplier relationship management skills; complex and high level negotiations.
- Commercial analysis and appraisal skills, including business case development.
- Significant experience of sourcing and procurement planning.
- Leadership and budget management experience.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Capitol Way
Barnsley
S75 3FG
Employer's website
https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/
- Company
- NHS Blood and Transplant
- Location
- London, United Kingdom SW17 0RB
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- NHS Blood and Transplant
- Location
- London, United Kingdom SW17 0RB
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year
- Posted