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To deliver aspects of a complex contracts work plan and participate in appropriate consortia.
We are seeking a Procurement Centre Lead. The role will be either a Band 7 or Band 6 dependant upon experience. For the Band 7, we would love to hear from procurement professionals with NHS experience of working within a clinical category, however significant procurement experience ideally within the public sector and with the willingness to learn a new category would be equally favourable. For the Band 6 we would be looking for someone ideally with some knowledge of procurement / stores or Logistics within the public sector, however a positive attitude and willingness to learn is essential as we are willing to develop the right person.
- The post holder will be expected to provide professional procurement advice, and to lead the procurement process to deliver best value and service to the member Trust/s. They will strategically manage non pay expenditure within the respective centres/divisions. To take lead responsibility for the delivery of strategic and operational procurement within centres/divisions.
- To take lead responsibility for the delivery of strategic and operational procurement within centres/divisions.
- To deliver aspects of a complex contracts work plan and participate in appropriate consortia. This will include the achievement of annual savings targets, compliance with all legislation, identifying areas for future investigation and bringing added value to the benefit of the Trust/s.
- To take the lead in all relevant internal and external meetings to raise the profile and improve service delivery of the procurement function.
- Work at centre/division level to review non pay spend and identify cost improvement initiatives in conjunction with centre manager and deputy manager and Head of Procurement.
- Responsible for delivering CIP for centre/division non pay procurement initiatives.
- Work across Trusts/divisions to collaborate across the ICS where necessary to deliver mutual benefits.
- To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
About us
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
We are seeking a Procurement Centre Lead. The role will be either a Band 7 or Band 6 dependant upon experience. For the Band 7, we would love to hear from procurement professionals with NHS experience of working within a clinical category, however significant procurement experience ideally within the public sector and with the willingness to learn a new category would be equally favourable. For the Band 6 we would be looking for someone ideally with some knowledge of procurement / stores or Logistics within the public sector, however a positive attitude and willingness to learn is essential as we are willing to develop the right person.
- The post holder will be expected to provide professional procurement advice, and to lead the procurement process to deliver best value and service to the member Trust/s. They will strategically manage non pay expenditure within the respective centres/divisions. To take lead responsibility for the delivery of strategic and operational procurement within centres/divisions.
- To take lead responsibility for the delivery of strategic and operational procurement within centres/divisions.
- To deliver aspects of a complex contracts work plan and participate in appropriate consortia. This will include the achievement of annual savings targets, compliance with all legislation, identifying areas for future investigation and bringing added value to the benefit of the Trust/s.
- To take the lead in all relevant internal and external meetings to raise the profile and improve service delivery of the procurement function.
- Work at centre/division level to review non pay spend and identify cost improvement initiatives in conjunction with centre manager and deputy manager and Head of Procurement.
- Responsible for delivering CIP for centre/division non pay procurement initiatives.
- Work across Trusts/divisions to collaborate across the ICS where necessary to deliver mutual benefits.
- To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
About us
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.