The position requires a blend of leadership and autonomous working, with an emphasis on sharing best practices and driving department advancements. While primarily home-based, the role demands flexibility to work from Trust offices and potentially various NCA sites as needed. Interested candidates should note that the application process may close early if sufficient applicants are received. Further details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification on the Trust's careers website.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Procurement (Clinical) who will be responsible for proactively and consistently ensuring that an effective and efficient procurement service covering clinical is provided across the Trust. This role is an integral part of the Procurement Department Senior Management Team.
Whilst the role of Head of Procurement (Clinical) requires the individual to work with and lead others, it also requires an element of autonomous working to continuously drive the department forward. The post holder is expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the Procurement department, required to adopt a flexible attitude and develop skills to enable them to fulfil the responsibilities set out below.
This is for a 12 month fixed term appointment to cover for maternity leave.
The advert will close early if sufficient applications are received.
The post holder will be expected to lead their team to undertake the proactive procurement of goods, services and works to achieve the best value solutions taking into account the requirements of legislation, policies, local Standing Financial Instructions and the operational requirements of the NCA.
Contributing to the development and achievement of the procurement strategy and work plan, the post holder will support on procurement issues and lead on key procurement's and other projects.
The post holder will provide a service that is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation. They will work closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change and deliver value for money, added benefits, standardisation process improvement and improvement to Trust services.
Currently predominately home based - the role requires flexible working from Trust Offices and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role (due to the nature of the role you may be required to work on various NCA sites from time to time).
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To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbns51rD
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