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We are looking for ambitious Procurement professionals to join our Procurement team, based in Edinburgh, in the role of Assistant Procurement Manager.
This post provides a great opportunity to work in public procurement and be part of NHS Lothian, one of the largest and most complex healthcare providers in the UK, offering a range of health services to almost 1 million people across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Using your procurement skills, you will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Manager to embed a category management approach to spend, interrogating data to identify areas of opportunity.
Responsibilities:
1. Work with colleagues including clinical staff to provide procurement solutions that ensure the very best care for our patients and wider finance colleagues to drive value-for-money and cost-effective outcomes.
2. Work with colleagues from other NHS Boards and NHS National Procurement to develop optimal procurement solutions on a regional and national basis.
3. Manage procurement processes from start to finish, including sourcing, evaluation, and selection of suppliers.
4. Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action as needed.
5. Work with suppliers to maximise supply chain efficiencies throughout the contract lifecycle.
Qualifications:
6. Minimum of a commerce qualification (e.g. business-related degree) or recognised procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS Level 4 or NVQ Level 3 in procurement/supply chain management); &
7. Significant relevant experience in procurement
8. Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices
Benefits:
This is a permanent position (37 hours per week), but we will also consider part-time applicants.
9. A minimum of 27 days annual leave (pro rata) increasing with service
10. Eight public holidays (pro rata) per year
11. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements with a focus on a work-life balance
12. Access to staff benefits and promotions
13. Equal opportunities in employment
14. Career progression opportunities and training
15. Access to NHS Scotland pension scheme
For more information contact Roberta Rockaite, Procurement Manager on 07971 339 441 or Paul Rogers, Procurement Manager on 07890 554 750.
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce. Our aim is for you to feel respected, appreciated, and able to give your best. You can expect to enjoy the usual benefits of working in an organisation that values its people, including generous holidays, excellent pension scheme, investment in your ongoing professional development, family friendly provisions, and a variety of other benefits.