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Associate Director – Procurement & Supply Chain • Southend on Sea
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Role: Associate Director – Procurement & Supply Chain in Southend on Sea

Interviewed on Friday 22 November 2024 at 08:10.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssociate Director – Procurement & Supply Chain with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Southend on Sea\n\n We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team. We take pride in nurturing a supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver a high quality service. The procurement function acts as a centre of excellence for all Procurement & Supply Chain activities across the new group. It manages the provision of goods and services to all departments (clinical and non-clinical) on a daily basis, contracting for the provision with several thousand suppliers. The service performs a strategic business management role, managing £420m of non-pay expenditure in support of its stakeholders across the group To lead the Trust's procurement function to ensure the provision of an effective and efficient supply of goods and services. Be recognised as the professional procurement lead for the Trust, especially on high profile and high risk procurements. To lead on negotiations of complex, high value contracts for the procurement of capital and consumable items. You will play a key role in the development of the ICS Procurement Strategy, facilitating collaboration across partners, and supporting alignment of resources and services to drive financial benefits. Represent the Trust at a national and regional level and influence the NHS procurement landscape to deliver best outcomes for the Mid and South Essex hospitals You will have responsibility for the leadership and development of staff within the purchasing team, and ensuring the provision of a highly effective and responsive procurement function. About us Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application. "}