Job Overview
To lead on procurement for a range of goods and services within a defined category, ensuring the distribution of non‑pay expenditure within the category is applied in the most cost‑effective manner and ensuring timely delivery to all wards and departments. The role includes leading on all strategic procurement with a value of >£50k associated with the defined category, managing procurement exercises in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and current Public Contracts Regulations, and identifying and achieving cost improvements ensuring CIP targets are met or exceeded. The incumbent will act as an ambassador for the Procurement Department, influencing Trust staff in their choice of products (cost and quality) and ensuring all queries and complaints are dealt with in a professional and positive manner. Use category knowledge and expertise to persuade and drive positive change within the wider organisation and regional health system. Please note this vacancy may close earlier than listed if maximum applications have been submitted.
Responsibilities
* Take the lead on the defined category, be recognised within the Trust as the category authority.
* Work closely with managers and staff in procurement matters, providing sound professional and technical advice and information in order to achieve continuous improvements; regularly review products, rationalise usage, minimise costs, and identify and achieve quality and/or cost improvements.
* Represent the Trust regionally and nationally in relation to the defined category.
* Identify and help deliver key department goals.
* Tak—an active role in the development and delivery of the annual Procurement work plan using various procurement techniques.
* Support market, supplier and product research to inform best‑value purchases.
* Take responsibility for purchasing goods by delivering contracts and developing new and innovative methods of evaluating quotation returns to maximise commercial opportunities.
* Support activity on contracting/tendering for goods and services, including providing management information when required.
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