should we receive professional procurement training? matt condon pharmacy procurement manager pdig...
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Should we receive professional procurement training?
Matt Condon
Pharmacy Procurement Manager
PDIG Autumn Symposium
Thursday, 11th November 2010
Drivers for pharmacy professional procurement training
Challenging financial climate Need for cost effective treatments and efficient
operations Increased public expectations Adherence to public procurement legislation Mitigation of the risk of supply failures Stakeholder engagement on medicines
management and therapeutic tendering
CIPS Procurement Qualifications
‘Ladder’ of qualifications Six levels of qualifications, ranging from Level 2
to Level 7 Level 3 – entry point for UK students new to the
profession Level 6 - degree level resulting in full membership
of CIPS
Routes of Study
Part-time classes at a local university Private providers Distance learning Modular training programmes Flexible learning programmes
Alternatively NVQ Level 4 in materials management
Foundation Level Subjects
Effective negotiation in purchasing and supply Developing contracts in purchasing and supply Measuring purchasing performance Managing purchasing and supply relationships Purchasing contexts
Advanced Diploma Subjects
Mandatory Core units: Management in the purchasing function Risk management and supply chain vulnerability Improving supply chain performance Followed by 2 Optional Units: Marketing for purchasers Operations management in the supply chain Storage and distribution The machinery of government Contracting in the public sector Sustainable procurement
Graduate Diploma Subjects
Core units: Leading and influencing in purchasing Strategic supply chain management Supply chain management in practice Optional units: Legal aspects in purchasing and supply Advanced project management Finance for purchasers Strategic public sector programme management Public sector stakeholders and governance
Performance Outcomes
Influence and optimise the internal and external flow of medicines.
Improve resource utilisation. Ensure value for money. Add value through effective, transparent
procurement and contract management. Facilitate cross functional communication and
team working. Evidence procurement performance through
savings costs and benchmarking
Performance Outcomes (cont)
Develop and implement strategies and polices. Effectively negotiate for the desired outcomes. Ensure public procurement legislation is adhered
to. Foster productive relationships with suppliers. Lead and motivate teams. Successfully undertake and deliver on projects. Challenge conventional thinking and stimulate
innovation.
PDIG Educational Support
Key Aims: Educating all stakeholders in the medicines
supply chain. Promote development of the relevant skills and
knowledge of staff involved in pharmacy procurement.
Support: Funding for a limited number of applicants to
study for CIPS membership
PDIG Training Beneficiaries
24 Candidates have received benefits from PDIG with support from Alliance Pharmaceuticals and Meda Pharmaceuticals.
Flexible support for complete levels or individual units.
Application process for funding is usually distributed through the regional specialist procurement pharmacists.
PDIG Educational Support
Requirements Currently and permanently employed by the
NHS. Working within a Pharmacy supply chain role.
Exclusive!! Special incentive on completion of studies.
PDIG Study Incentive Award
Conclusion
Complement clinical knowledge with procurement skills
Collaborative commercial outlook with best practice
Ability to lead and innovate Focus on value
Questions?
Thank you