Opportunity to play a crucial role in a new service aimed at improving healthcare delivery.
Involvement in the preparation and management of procurement processes, enhancing skills in contract management and tendering.
Collaboration with NHS agencies and services across South West London, promoting networking and professional relationships.
Ability to influence purchasing decisions that lead to better value for money and improved patient care.
Development of expertise in procurement legislation and best practices, boosting professional qualifications.
Active participation in negotiations with suppliers, honing negotiation and leadership skills.
Regular interaction with senior management and stakeholders, providing a platform for career advancement within the NHS.
Join the St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust team as our Deputy Category Manager - Diagnostics, Children & Therapies, and make a meaningful impact in the care industry! This exciting opportunity is not just a job; it's a chance to be at the heart of a new service that prioritises the well-being of patients across South West London. If you’re passionate about driving improvements in healthcare and want to work within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for generating and managing essential specifications, drafting tender documentation, and liaising with NHS procurement agencies to enhance the quality of care we deliver. You'll get the chance to analyse tender returns, negotiate with suppliers, and offer guidance on procurement processes to ensure we achieve the best value for our communities. If you have a keen eye for detail and a love for collaboration, this role will allow you to shine while making a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and help us create a better future for healthcare!
In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for generating and managing essential specifications, drafting tender documentation, and liaising with NHS procurement agencies to enhance the quality of care we deliver. You'll get the chance to analyse tender returns, negotiate with suppliers, and offer guidance on procurement processes to ensure we achieve the best value for our communities. If you have a keen eye for detail and a love for collaboration, this role will allow you to shine while making a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and help us create a better future for healthcare!
Opportunity to play a crucial role in a new service aimed at improving healthcare delivery.
Involvement in the preparation and management of procurement processes, enhancing skills in contract management and tendering.
Collaboration with NHS agencies and services across South West London, promoting networking and professional relationships.
Ability to influence purchasing decisions that lead to better value for money and improved patient care.
Development of expertise in procurement legislation and best practices, boosting professional qualifications.
Active participation in negotiations with suppliers, honing negotiation and leadership skills.
Regular interaction with senior management and stakeholders, providing a platform for career advancement within the NHS.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the new service and to play a crucial role in realising our objectives.
We are looking to recruit a Deputy Category Manager - Diagnostics, Childrens & Therapies to work in the Diagnostics, Childrens & Therapies Team based at St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust but working across all four Trusts in South West London.
The Deputy Category Manager will provide category management to the new service.
Opportunity
The successful candidate will be required to
- Prepare specifications, award criteria, draft Service tenders and quotation documentation all in accordance with Service Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders, and current EU Procurement Legislation and UK Public Contract Regulations with particular reference to goods and services. Use and develop electronic media for tender and contract management
- Issue tenders in a timely manner to meet the agreed Purchasing & Contract Work Plan
- Work with NHS collaborative procurement agencies and other NHS Services on joint projects and tenders, mini-competitions, procurement groups etc
- Analyse/evaluate internal and collaborative tender returns and make recommendations to Senior Managers and the internal customer for contract award
- Advise on Terms & Conditions of contracting and procurement legal issues, before, during and after award of Contracts
- Provide advice and procurement leadership to internal customers on purchasing procedures and legalities as required
- Plan and undertake effective negotiation with suppliers to determine most appropriate supply route that achieves best value for money
- Monitor performance, review the Service's contracts and attend regular Contracts Meetings both internal, with suppliers and collaborative agencies
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