My client are an NHS Trust providing acute services from 3 main sites to a population of over 575,000 people. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Procurement or Senior Category Manager and provide strategic leadership and legal counsel to their Supply Chain and Procurement service.
This role requires a minimum of working two days onsite.
The main purpose of the role will be to lead OJEU and non-OJEU tender and supplier contracting initiatives for assigned categories within the Procurement work plan using specialist analytical techniques and software to support the delivery of year-on-year cash releasing / cost avoidance savings.
You will be a point of expert knowledge with regard to third-party spend in particular areas of business. This should cover suppliers, internal customers, spend categories, contracts and on-going related suppliers performance management and productivity.
Contribute to production of the annual sourcing work plan to meet key strategic objectives as agreed with Divisions by reviewing overall Trust spend and identifying, obtain and record signed contracts.
This is a great opportunity for the right person who wants to join an outstanding NHS Trust.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Head of Procurement or Senior Category Manager in ensuring all non-pay spend is governed by and subject to proficient procurement.
Maintain overall understanding of Trust spend using a variety of data sources in...