Principal Sourcing Manager - NHS SBS

Seeking all Public Sector Sourcing Managers who are on the lookout for a new, fresh, and exciting role!

As a Principal Sourcing Manager, you will make sure that the solutions, such as framework agreements, that are delivered by Procurement Solutions category management teams are procured through a highly efficient and effective sourcing process. You will lead the design, build and operation of the end-to-end procurement sourcing events through the e-procurement platform (SAP Ariba) deploying all functionality appropriately.

We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities.

This role predominantly home based, with travel to one of our offices based in either Salford, Leeds, or London once a month.

What you'll be doing:

• Support with the planning, construction, and operation phases of the SAP Ariba system and show strength with all relevant functionalities within SAP Ariba.


• Improve and integrate the standard processes in sourcing methodologies.


• Lead on all aspects of a team of individuals on sourcing operational tasks.


• Streamline the procurement timelines for increased efficiency.


• Refine and coordinate the Sourcing/Category Team RACI matrix, clarifying roles, responsibilities, handover procedures, and collaborative efforts between teams.


• Stay abreast of relevant regulations, policies, and standard methodologies, ensuring compliance in all sourcing activities.


What you'll bring:

• Experience of working within a public sector procurement.


• End to end procurement delivery experience.


• People management experience.


• Working knowledge of PCR 2015 and understanding of New Procurement Act 2023.


• Project management experience.


• Experience in using strategic sourcing tools such as e-tendering platforms (SAP Ariba/Atamis e.g.).


It would be great if you had:

• Experience of working within NHS procurement environment.


If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Anywhere (UK)

Security Clearance Level: DBS

Internal Recruiter: Amy

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams' expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence.

We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level.

Would you like to join us on our journey?


• Experience of working within a public sector procurement.


• End to end procurement delivery experience.


• People management experience.


• Working knowledge of PCR 2015 and understanding of New Procurement Act 2023.


• Project management experience.


• Experience in using strategic sourcing tools such as e-tendering platforms (SAP Ariba/Atamis e.g.).


It would be great if you had:

• Experience of working within NHS procurement environment.
  
  NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams' expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence.


We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level.

Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.