Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team that purchases care and support on behalf of the council and the Integrated Care Board (ICB), ensuring residents with health, care, and support needs have access to appropriate, high-quality care that provides value for money.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Lead the purchasing of person-centered, cost-effective, and high-quality care and support to meet the needs of a range of customers.
• Manage a team of Brokerage Officers and Senior Brokerage Officers to ensure timely delivery of care and support.
• Develop and maintain processes and guidance for effective care purchasing, including robust case allocation and workload management.
• Communicate and negotiate with suppliers, handling complex purchasing issues.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure value for money through the care purchasing function.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the care market, purchasing tools, and operational policies.
• Identify gaps and low-capacity areas within the local market to inform strategic commissioning intentions.
• Facilitate joint working with commissioners to proactively share concerns about providers.

Person Specification

Essential:

You will have experience in the following:

• Substantial experience in a senior role within the service area or related professional field.
• Significant experience in supplier negotiation and relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of the health and social care system, including relevant legislation and regulations.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders in complex situations.
• Experience in strategy and market development, risk management, and budget/resource management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Relevant professional qualification.

Desirable:

Please refer to the job summary on the advert link for full details about this role.