Job Description

Are you passionate about sustainability in the NHS? Do you have the experience and passion to work a creative and purpose-lead team that seeks to ensure that the commercial outcomes from Facilities & Office Solutions Category Management Service as are sustainable as possible. If so, the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOECPC) has an exciting opportunity for you!



We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Sustainable Procurement Specialist, based in Sheffield. This important role will see you supporting the Sustainable Procurement team to ensure that the Facilities & Office Solutions Category Management Service (CMSP) at NOE CPC undertake their procurement and contract management in adherence with sustainable procurement principles and national policies.

About Us:

NOECPC is renowned for its commitment to excellence in procurement within the NHS. We pride ourselves on providing innovative solutions and cutting-edge category expertise and framework solutions that empower our colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for their organisations and the wider NHS.



Your key responsibilities will include



Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships across both the Facilities & Office Solutions Category Management Service and externally as a subject matter expert in sustainable procurement To lead on the compliant embedding of sustainable procurement principles into upcoming framework tendering, including, but not limited to social value, carbon reduction plans, Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment and modern slavery within the function. To play a key role in the unlocking of sustainable procurement outcomes throughout framework contract management. To support the Sustainable Procurement Manager in the scoping, establishing and delivering of sustainable procurement initiatives across NOE CPC. Responsible for continuation, creation and ongoing nature of sustainable procurement reporting in the Facilities & Office Solutions Category Management Service. Representation, when required, for sustainable procurement both internally and externally through the Facilities & Office Solutions Category Management Service. Ensure that NOE CPC delivers a high quality, excellent value service with cost effective savings whilst remaining contractually compliant throughout.

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.



There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.



We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.



Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers) . This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.



As the Sustainable Procurement Specialist, you support the Sustainable Procurement Manager in ensuring that both current and upcoming framework activity within the Facilities & Office Solutions Category Management Service is compliant to national Government and NHS England policy, as well as adding value throughout the procurement lifecycle.



About You

We are looking for someone who is:

An excellent communicator with strong leadership skills. Experienced in either procurement or sustainable procurement (not essential to meet all). Comfortable in both understanding and applying national GOV / NHS procurement policy. Creative and innovative in supporting the creation of procurement frameworks that seek to embed both social and environmental sustainability. Organised, with exceptional attention to detail. Passionate about contributing to the improvement of NHS services.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.



All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.



If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.



So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.