KEY DUTIES Planning and organisational skills: a high degree of planning from straightforward activities/programmes to helping the CPM achieve the long term strategic plans, e.g., the five year procurement strategy. Assist the CPM with the recording and monitoring of all clinical or non-clinical risks issues identified, from a Procurement perspective. Help develop reports with the CPM for whole life costing and cost per quality of life for products and services being considered within programmes. Sharing information with the Procurement Team regarding savings targets/benefits tracking. Role is to assist the CPM with any reports or data around optimum stock holding for best risk management philosophies. Keep minutes and notes for all CPM discussions and meetings. Market Research to drive change and innovative procurement. Develop reports and analysis from any CPM survey findings compiling information on product preferences, speciality, ordering and stock holding trends, and supply chains. Project timeline for all CPM trials and evaluation of devices. Keep track of appropriate stakeholders involved and host/ set up meetings for CPM and those involved. Work to the CPMs timescales for compliance/implementation of projects as required. Track the evaluation and assessment of products / devices and services. Provides advice and guidance in the stock management and process streamlining for ensuring timely and cost-effective supply of goods and consumables to clinical areas. Advise on alternative products where there is a shortage/non delivery/product recall. To assist the CPM with specific projects and carry out the data analytics, risk analysis and CIP recording for any saving opportunities. To assist the CPM with teaching product usage where necessary Analytical and judgment skill at a high level required to fulfil the job responsibilities satisfactorily, e.g., numerical analysis, critical reasoning, interpretation of information and complexity of decision making, negotiation and persuasive skills. Internal and external stakeholder mapping. Working knowledge and understanding of Public Contract Regulations To assist the CPM in producing and presenting complex dead dive analysis and benchmarking reports using the Spend Comparison Tool. PPE Stock Transition The post holder will be responsible for stock management of PPE moving back to BAU for Mersey and West Lancs NHS Teaching Hospitals Management will include but not be limited to managing storage of PPE if ever required, issuing stock, stock control and rotation and communication of PPE change The post holder will have responsibility for providing stock information including but not limited to stock levels and submitting stock reports in various formats based on local and national requirements. Ensure a smooth transition of PPE stock from push stock to materials management team and direct orders via the wards. Provide training on NHS Supply chain ordering and SBS oracle ordering. The postholder will work closely with the Materials Management Team, Strategic Team and the Buyer Team Leader to deliver a cross functional service. Responsible for providing a customer focused service to wards and departments who have any queries relating to PPE and will act as a point of contact for queries/complaints and recalls. The post holder will have responsibility for providing stock information including but not limited to stock levels and submitting stock reports in various formats based on local and national requirements. Bulk Buying Proactively source bulk buy saving opportunities and present the options via monthly cost benefit analysis presentations. Deputise for CPM and attend monthly Clinical Alternative support meeting groups, ensuring all critical issues are relayed back to the procurement team. Work across the procurement team and act as main point of contact for any product discrepancy issues, delays, supply issues. Order bulk purchases as and when required. Analyse stock levels across the Trust and ensure supply is always met. Collate stock information including submission of any stock quantity reports or returns required. Report any shortages/risks to Deputy/ Head of Procurement Ensure Trust Standing Financial Instructions are followed. Provide monthly reports on bulk orders and ensure that the orders and costs balance. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body CIPS. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Planning and organisational skills: a high degree of planning from straight forward activities/programmes to assisting with long term strategic plans, e.g., the five year procurement strategy Comply with the trust Standing Financial Instructions and in line with Public Procurement regulations. Always demonstrate a high standard of public accountability and business conduct. Responsibility for accuracy and management of data reporting within MWL Contribute to the accuracy and management of contracts within management systems. Knowledge skills and experience required. Analytical and judgment skill at a high level required to fulfil the job responsibilities satisfactorily, e.g., numerical analysis, critical reasoning, interpretation of information and complexity of decision making, negotiation and persuasive skills. Internal and external stakeholder mapping. Working knowledge and understanding of Public Contract Regulations Responsible for producing and presenting complex dead dive analysis and benchmarking reports using the Spend Comparison Tool. To be competent in the use of Excel