Senior Commercial Business Partner - London, United Kingdom - Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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The newly established role ofSenior Commercial Business Partner, supporting the Chief Commercial Officer, to provide strategic procurement advice, contract management guidance and commercial knowledge for opportunities across Moorfields Eye Hospital.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

During the probationary period, your suitability for continued employment will be assessed and provided a satisfactory standard is achieved and maintained, your employment will be confirmed.

The probationary period may be extended or your employment terminated either during or at the end of probation, in line with the trust Probationary Policy.

For the duration of the probation period, the notice period will be in line with contractual obligations on either side.

A dedicated point of contact for the internal divisions and departments, to enhance the procurement transactional support provided by Partners Procurement Service (PPS).

Responsible for driving productive collaboration between the internal stakeholders and the commercial and procurement functions.

To support the development of commercial and IP and understanding for the benefit of the organisation.

Working with our key strategic suppliers to further develop a partnership approach in support of excellence, equity and kindness at the forefront of eye care.

Moorfields is the leading provider of eye health services in the UK and a world-class centre of excellence for ophthalmic research and education.

We have a reputation, developed over two centuries, for providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care.

Our 2,300 staff are committed to sustaining and building on our pioneering legacy and ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of developments in ophthalmology.

If you join us, you will be joining our mission to be the leading international centre in the care and treatment of people with eye disorders, driven by excellence in research and education.

Based in the vibrant and fast developing high tech quarter centred around City Road, Hoxton and Shoreditch, we have a lively working atmosphere, easy and quick transport links, affordable housing in the coolest new developments right on the doorstep, career development opportunities for staff at all levels, and a range of attractive benefits that include eye care, generous holidays, and an excellent pension scheme.

To foster and encourage with enthusiasm, excellent commercial and procurement understanding, supporting the development of a 'culture of understanding' within the organisation. To ensure the benefits of commercial and procurement activity are understood.
To develop a 'procurement improvement programme' in collaboration with PPS and other partners, to improve the internal commercial and procurement knowledge of stakeholders, for the benefit of wider improvements.
To drive and oversee PPS to develop a range of procurement workplans for the strategic and effective management of nonpay activities within the Trust. Engaging with key internal and external stakeholders, aligning their requirements to wider organisational goals. To deliver value to stakeholders through proactive and innovative commercial and procurement activities in alignment to Trust objectives.
To lead, develop and support a portfolio of innovation and enterprise related project activity (including industry engagement, knowledge exchange, commercial collaborations, consultancy, as well as IP management and exploitation.
Work with the Discover Excellence Board members and associates to secure the protection, then develop and enhance the value of intellectual assets, which could have significant value, ensuring the Trust benefits from such assets.
To develop and implement innovative supplier solutions to achieve sustainable cost improvements whilst enabling high quality care to patients and service users.
To oversee and guide the procurement of any major and/or strategic contracts, working collaboratively with the key stakeholders and PPS to discuss and decide the best approach.
To be one of the 'senior procurement advisors' on behalf of the organisation. To ensure the PPS activities are aligned to the Trust, from the bidder interaction to the conclusion of the procurement. To support a drive towards to a structured review and approval of product changes within the Trust.
Provide internal senior commercial and procurement expertise on the various routes to market, discussing options and providing guidance on considerations required to ensure an effective procurement exercise, ready for PPS (or other parties) to execute.
Liaise with all areas of the Trust including clinical, R&D and corporate services, to ensure full compliance with current UK legislation and adherence to Trust policies including the SFI's.
Support stakeholders in the development of specifications and evaluation criteria, in coordination with PPS and other partners.
Develop effective supplier partnership and relationship strategies, to establish Moorfields Eye