Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Head of Procurement (Non-Clinical) who will be responsible for proactively and consistently ensuring that an effective and efficient procurement service covering non-clinical is provided across the Trust. This role is an integral part of the Procurement Department Senior Management Team. 

Whilst the role of Head of Procurement (Non-Clinical) requires the individual to work with and lead others, it also requires an element of autonomous working to continuously drive the department forward. The post holder is expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the Procurement department, required to adopt a flexible attitude and develop skills to enable them to fulfil the responsibilities set out below.

Further detail around the NCA Procurement Team, including our departmental structure and procurement department newsletter, can be found by visiting our website: Procurement :: Northern Care Alliance

The advert will close early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to lead their team to undertake the proactive procurement of goods, services and works to achieve the best value solutions taking into account the requirements of legislation, policies, local Standing Financial Instructions and the operational requirements of the NCA. 

Contributing to the development and achievement of the procurement strategy and work plan, the post holder will support on procurement issues and lead on key procurements and other projects.

The post holder will provide a service that is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation. They will work closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change and deliver value for money, added benefits, standardisation process improvement and improvement to Trust services.

Currently predominately home based - the role requires flexible working from Trust Offices and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role (due to the nature of the role you may be required to work on various NCA sites from time to time).

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.