Robert Walters is in partnership with an industry leading digital services business. Due to continued growth and acquisition, they are keen to appoint a Procurement Consultant on a 6-month contract. Fully Remote this is a home-based role.
As a Procurement Consultant, you will scope and build a TPAF and Procurement function. It will be built to effectively to service the due diligence and safety needs of the business with an assurance and risk-based structure. Ensuring also it is resourced to meet evolving group needs.
You will balance strategic deliverables (framework, policies, risk register management) with operational output (contract management, audits and dashboard requirements).
Healthcare Procurement Consultant (Home Based) Duties:
1. Procurement Strategy & Governance
* Establish procurement governance framework - approval processes, delegation of authority and reporting lines
* Draft/implement policies & procedures for ethical sourcing, sustainability and compliance with NHS/DHSE standards
2. Supplier & Third-Party Assurance
* Create supplier assurance framework - risk assessment, due diligence
* Establish requirements for conducting supplier audits
3. Contracts & Compliance
* Identify requirements for supplier contracts - SLA, metrics
* Develop contract templates, legal/compliance assurance reports
4. Financial & Value Delivery
* TPAF strategy to deliver cost savings
* Establish process required for provision of benchmarking analysis with market rates/healthcare procurement best practise
5. Risk Management & Assurance
* Develop third-parry risk management framework
* Critical supplier - risk mitigation plans
6. Stakeholders Engagement & Training
* Plan training sessions and produce communication materials
The contract opportunity for a Healthcare Procurement Consultant (Home Based) is a 6-month contract paying a competitive day rate.
For further information, please apply with an updated CV and reach out to Ajay Hayre on ajay.hayre@robertwalters.com / 07771507035
Desired Skills and Experience
1.Procurement Strategy & Governance
* Establish procurement governance framework - approval processes, delegation of authority and reporting lines
* Draft/implement policies & procedures for ethical sourcing, sustainability and compliance with NHS/DHSE standards
2.Supplier & Third-Party Assurance
* Create supplier assurance framework - risk assessment, due diligence
* Establish requirements for conducting supplier audits
3. Contracts & Compliance
* Identify requirements for supplier contracts - SLA, metrics
* Develop contract templates, legal/compliance assurance reports
4. Financial & Value Delivery
* TPAF strategy to deliver cost savings
* Establish process required for provision of benchmarking analysis with market rates/healthcare procurement best practise
5. Risk Management & Assurance
* Develop third-parry risk management framework
* Critical supplier - risk mitigation plans
6. Stakeholders Engagement & Training
* Plan training sessions and produce communication materials
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates