Job responsibilities Provide specialist procurement knowledge across a broad spectrum of commodity areas. Take responsibility for the purchase of goods by delivering a portfolio of complex and high value contracts and develop new and innovative methods of maximising cash releasing benefits. Produce Official Journal of the European Union advertisements, complex tender, and contract documentation for an agreed portfolio of contracts. Negotiate with suppliers and user departments to ensure optimum value for money and strong partnerships are maintained. Work closely with user departments to ensure they produce complete, accurate and relevant specifications and weighting criteria for goods and services. Offer commercial/contractual advice and guidance to CSCs for all goods and services as required. Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of a Procurement Specialist, taking responsibility for allocation of work, appraisals, training and assisting with their development. Deputise and assume responsibility to resolve issues in the absence of the Theatres Procurement Manager and/or Head of Procurement. Attend and support tender adjudication meetings acting as chairperson or secretary and providing procurement support as required. Take an active role in the development and delivery of the annual Procurement work plan, identifying areas for further savings and added value, taking ownership of CSC procurement targets. Identify new areas for contracting and work with Directorates/CSCs to successfully implement changes, trials, and R&D activities. As part of the tender process research commodities and markets. Prepare and analyse evaluation sheets. Use the Atamis E Tendering Solution for all tendering activity to ensure it is used to its maximum capability. Use Excel to create / format databases and spreadsheets and be responsible for output and ongoing development. Support in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures, impacting across the Trust. Be an active Procurement Champion in a specialist subject to share knowledge with others. Take responsibility for the maintenance of the teams Work plan and Database to ensure its always up to date and effective reports are available as and when required to monitor performance of targets. Participate in the training and development of colleagues and Trust staff to enable professional development and contribute to overall objectives of the department. Make assessments and advise Procurement Specialists and Procurement Managers of best value for money rates e.g., National Framework or local tender. Be responsible for income generation projects and in particular be the Equipment Disposals lead for a Trust and lead any capital equipping projects. Be the main lead within the team for promoting continuous improvements in the performance of the team and sharing good practice using lessons learnt logs and other visual tools.