Job Reference: BBBH43751
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Job Purpose:
To assist in the provision of a procurement service that supports customers in developing opportunitiesand achieving value for money.
Ensure that the NHS Trust carries out secure and compliant procurement processes to obtain best value for money in the procurement of all goods and services in support of the achievement of the agreed procurement savingstargets.
To lead OJEU and non-OJEU tender and supplier contracting initiatives for assigned categories within the Procurementwork plan using specialist analytical techniques and software to support the delivery of year-on-year cash releasing and cost avoidance savings.
Key Duties:
* Support the Head of Procurement or Senior Category Manager in ensuring all non-pay spendis governed by and subject to proficient procurement.
* Engage and work closely with senior stakeholders who provide healthcare and support services to help identify improvements and changes in practice arising from supply market opportunities.
* Provide expert strategic procurement advise to stakeholders.
* Develop robust category strategies.
* To lead on category management within one or more Categories under the direction of the Head of Procurement or Senior Category Manager
* Develop and implement Tender activity as directed by Head of Procurement or Senior Category Manager with internal Divisional leads across the organisation at OJEU level.
* Lead, manage, evaluate and report the findings of product trials.
* To assist with the development of specifications for requirements.
* To produce a project plan for each procurement to highlight the key milestones, identify any barriers and alternatives to circumnavigate these problems to deliver the projects on time.
* Report any barriers to the progression of any projects following the departmental procedures after making every effort to progress prior to escalating.* Monitor contracts to ensure contract governance is in place and coordinate supplier/stakeholder contract monitoring and improve performance to support the CIP agenda.
* Provide advice on Terms and Conditions of Contracting and procurement legal issuesbefore, during and after award of contracts.
Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
Salary: £41000 - £48000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: -
Contact Name: Katie Wrighton
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