Job summary We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team. We take pride in nurturing a supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver a high quality service. The procurement function acts as a centre of excellence for all Procurement & Supply Chain activities across the new group. It manages the provision of goods and services to all departments (clinical and non-clinical) on a daily basis, contracting for the provision with several thousand suppliers. The service performs a strategic business management role, managing £370m of non-pay expenditure in support of its stakeholders across the group. You will provide specialist training for staff from own or other disciplines on own subject area, when required and support the Trust's budget holders in the control of expenditure through the provision of accurate, timely and appropriate information On occasion deputise for the Senior Category Manager or other senior member of staff as and when required and be responsible for supporting the development of procurement strategies for allocated categories, through detailed demand/market analysis and a recognised Strategic Sourcing process, to ensure continual improvement and innovation in sustainable service delivery. Main duties of the job To be a key support to the Category Lead(s) by providing guidance, advice and programme management of all agreed local Procurement activities and planned strategies that have been agreed by the MSE Procurement Directorate. To provide a proactive procurement service to the Care Group or Corporate Division(s) that you work with, covering both strategic advice and operational support. To manage the implementation and development of procurement services for MSE to support the strategic approach to Category and Contract Management About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 390-COR-SO-0430 Job locations Southend Comet Way Southend on Sea SS2 6GE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience MCIPS - Corporate member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (By examination) or working towards advanced stage Desirable Member of the institute of logistics Current Driving License Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of letting contracts through tender processes Experience of managing contracts or budgets above £5m Experience of developing complex contractual agreements Desirable Minimum of 4 years procurement and commercial experience Good knowledge of Clinical and Non Clinical Categories Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience MCIPS - Corporate member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (By examination) or working towards advanced stage Desirable Member of the institute of logistics Current Driving License Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of letting contracts through tender processes Experience of managing contracts or budgets above £5m Experience of developing complex contractual agreements Desirable Minimum of 4 years procurement and commercial experience Good knowledge of Clinical and Non Clinical Categories Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Comet Way Southend on Sea SS2 6GE Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)