Procurement Programme Lead

NHS Scotland

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Programme Lead within our Diagnostic Services Division based at University Hospital Crosshouse

Hours

Monday to Friday 36 hours per week

This post is offered on a fixed term 12months

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

The Procurement Programme Lead will lead the delivery of a complex, high-value procurement programme to establish a Laboratory Managed Service Contract (MSC).

The postholder will be responsible for the full procurement lifecycle, from early market engagement (including PIN) through to ITT, evaluation, contract award and initial implementation/mobilisation.

Working closely with Procurement and Legal colleagues, the role will ensure full compliance with public procurement legislation while delivering a robust, value-driven commercial solution that supports sustainable, high-quality laboratory services.

The role will provide programme leadership across clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders, ensuring alignment between service requirements, commercial strategy and organisational objectives.

The postholder will work on behalf of the Diagnostics Division in partnership with the Procurement function, which retains professional accountability for procurement compliance and governance.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• Master’s degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience in a relevant discipline
• A qualification in programme management or demonstrable experience in this area and a track record in delivering strategic programmes of work.
• Strong experience of delivering complex programmes, procurements or transformational projects.
• Advanced analytical skills, including financial interpretation and benchmarking.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical, commercial or service requirements into deliverable programme outcomes.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and providing credible challenge.
• Recent experience of working in the NHS, other public sector or relevant organisations within a relevant role associated with strategic service planning, procurement and development.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication and influencing skills (both written and oral) and an ability to establish productive working relationships.
• Driving Licence.
  
  

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact (Jacqui.donald@aapct.scot.nhs.uk)

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