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