Head of Procurement

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Lead the development and implementation of the AMCE’s procurement strategy.
• Lead the organization's approach to working with key partners to promote and deliver increased collaborative procurement opportunities across the organization.
• To oversee all procurement activities within the organization and make sure that these are carried out in an efficient, effective and safe manner.
• To take responsibility for the review of procurement procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement of services.
• Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the department.
• Lead the identification and delivery of new opportunities for contract opportunities.
• Provide strategic leadership and expertise on all procurement-related activities across the organization.

Strategic Development:

• Create an implement a procurement strategy that fits the short and long term needs of the organisation.
• Identify any potential risks and opportunities in the procurement process and implement strategies to negate those risks or capitalize on opportunities.
• Ensure procurement processes and activities are carried out ensuring that the relevant compliance processes have been taken into account.
• To regularly monitor the overall performance of the procurement objectives and wider team through data analysis, process improvements and cost savings.
• To assist with the budget / resources allocations making sure that any procurement activities carried out fall in line with those set.

Governance:

• The post holder will be expected to lead in establishing and monitoring audit projects involving the service delivery of the department.
• Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.
• Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate.
• To ensure that all procurement operations comply with the statutory regulations that are in place.

Other Duties:

• To participate in any research findings that may improve the delivery of procurement operations, relaying this information to the C Suite to see if any of these findings can be implemented.
• Where necessary, be able to explain procurement information to a wide range of stakeholders regarding any issues/findings during the procurement strategy, demonstrating clear and concise interpersonal skills.
• Continuing personal professional development if needed.
• Service development, quality improvement work, major incident planning.

Equality and Diversity:

• Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Procurement department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place.

Personal and Staff Development:

• Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team.
• Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company.
• Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management.

Communications And Working Relationships:

• Ability to interpret data and translate it towards the stakeholders and wider teams.
• Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new procurement implementations.
• Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of procurement objectives and goals.
• Collaborate with the senior members to determine short and long term needs of the Procurement department.
• Develop and present Procurement updates to the Board of Directors.
• In conjunction with the senior members, lead on quality improvement and innovation within the Procurement department.

Line Management:

• Develop and maintain the Procurement department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions of the Procurement department are reliable, stable and efficient.
• Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team.
• Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new Procurement technology or sector-related improvements.
• Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector.

Confidentiality:

• The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed.
• This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfill any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held.
  

General:

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

Infection Control Statement:

• The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
• These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
  

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Procurement or related field
• Member, Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply qualifications or other globally relevant qualifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSCM)
• Recent continuation of professional development

Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of commercial contracts ideally on a global scale
• Proven experience in procurement leadership with a track record of achieving exceptional results
• Exceptional experience in budget and project management
• Confident communicator that is able to articulate their findings in a clear and concise manner
• The ability to work independently as well as lead a team
• Previous experience in leading the end-to-end procurement process from start to finish
• Experience developing procurement processes, strategies, and activities

Management and Leadership:

• Inspirational and visible leader, with first-class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
• Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative, and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels
• Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
• Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
• Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
• Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
• Outcome-focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
• Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
• Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimizing the benefits of digitization
• Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
• Commitment to clinical governance / improving the quality of patient care

Personal Attributes:

• Professional attitude towards work
• Shares the AMCE’s vision
• Proactive and organized
• Commitment to clinical governance / improving the quality of patient care
• Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
• Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
• Commitment to caring for others
• Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
• High levels of honesty and integrity

Languages:

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

AMCE Values:

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
• Commitment to uphold the AMCE’s values

Desirable Requirements:

• Masters in a related subject
• Education/qualifications/certifications, experience and expertise for these roles will cut across different countries or regions.
• Understanding and experience with advancements, cutting edge technology in respective discipline
• Breakdown education, and certification requirements that would provide Kings Commercial Services with an adequate understanding of the level and depth of experience required
• Has regional/national/ international standing
• Has experience of working with Board members and Senior Directors in more than one setting.
• Leadership skills
• Organisational skills
• Managerial skills
• Vision and ability to plan ahead
• Skills in languages other than English

This Job Description and Person Specification may be subject to change depending on the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.