Company Description
Our vision for Single Corporate Services
Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
Job Description
Procurement Specialist [Non-Clinical]
Band: 5 Salary £29,970- £36,483
Hours: Full Time 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you looking to take the next step in your procurement career? Are you able to bring your skills to be part of a support function to the organisation?
Following our partnership with the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, we have a vacancy for you to join our team as a Procurement Specialist. You will work closely with a range of expert staff across the organisation and beyond, playing a significant role in the continued development of a high-quality service. Previous Public Sector experience would be highly beneficial to this role.
This is a fast-moving and important department to work in supporting the organisation. You will apply the 5 P's (Power, People, Processes, Planning, and Prevention) to meet different challenges every day. You will be an integral part of the team providing a first-class procurement service.
There will be a requirement for you to be mobile and attend meetings at client sites. Occasional travel across the geographical area will be expected. Our NHS Procurement Team is based in a brand new facility at Lakeside North Harbour, close to Queen Alexandra Hospital on Portsmouth (Junction 12 of M27). You will be expected to work on-site at Lakeside for a minimum of 3 days a week.
Main duties of the job
* Take responsibility for the procurement of a range of services (including healthcare), equipment, consumables and digital solutions by delivering a range of low to medium value contracts and developing new and innovative market offerings.
* Provide project support to Senior Procurement Managers and Head of Procurement.
* Provide a full range of services, including Strategic and Category Sourcing, Data Management, Consultancy services, Commissioned Healthcare Procurement, Operational Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Advanced Inventory Management.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Mathematics and English Language to level 2 or relevant equivalent.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in Procurement
* Experience of competitive quotations and tenders.
* Experience of influencing others to lead change.
Desirable criteria
* Experience in public sector.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Understanding of the principles of procurement.
* Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Proactive with good project management skills.
* Able to work as part of a team and use initiative.
Desirable criteria
* Understanding and knowledge of UK Government public procurement regulations/legislation.
Additional Information
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to offer our staff benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut, our on-site Wellness Centre, and recognition awards.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Isle of Wight Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview.
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