KEY DUTIES Responsible for managing the electronic supplier catalogues. The post holder must ensure the accurate and timely upload of catalogues to agreed standards and data management conventions. Responsible for maintaining the catalogue register and thus ensuring that catalogue prices are updated in a timely manner. To liaise with suppliers and requisitioners to ensure the catalogue data is accurate and updated as required. (This may be due to a change of supplier or change of product). To liaise with wards/departments regarding their catalogue requirements. Bespoke catalogues should be developed to meet these requirements. To act as a key contact with third parties in resolving any catalogue related issues. To provide ongoing support to departments for operational issues relating to catalogue management / non catalogue requests. To provide training to users on the best use of catalogues and eProcurement To assist in identifying areas in which the trust can expand its catalogue portfolio. To liaise with buyers ensuring they are aware of catalogue availability; therefore allowing the buyers to advise requisitioners if non-catalogue requests are completed for catalogued items. Responsible for the administration of the trusts chosen marketplace (currently GHX Nexus and Exchange via Oracle, but this may change to Edge4Health). This will involve the set-up of new users, allocating responsibilities and masking catalogues. Responsible for updating the NHS Supply Chain catalogue and therefore restricting the choice available to requisitioners to trust approved items. Responsible for the update of monthly reports which demonstrate the volume and usage of trust catalogues. To report to the Deputy Head of Procurement and the Systems Development Accountant on any problems which may affect the accuracy of the live catalogues. To provide ad-hoc reports from to supplies colleagues and budget holders. Reports may include catalogue content and ward/department usage figures. Statistical analysis of data and provision of reports as requested by the management team. To liaise with the Systems Development Accountant for guidance on future catalogue related projects. To assist the Systems Development Accountant in any development projects. Assists in the creation and proposes changes to standard operating procedures and work processes in accordance with the Trusts SFI, governance requirements and industry best practice. To perform routine buying duties if required. To perform ad-hoc duties as advised by the Senior Buyers or Deputy Head of Procurement. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with Trust Corporate Governance Manual Submit declaration of interest to Trust annually and if any conflicts of interest arise between annual submission dates TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES May be required to provide teaching and training to colleagues on electronic marketplace systems/catalogues on an ad hoc basis LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Not applicable for this role unless required in exceptional circumstances or on an ad hoc basis FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY As far as appropriate to Dimension and Context of the role, ensure Trust Standing Financial Instructions are followed and highlight any areas where there is risk of non-compliance to Senior Buyers/Deputy Head of Procurement/e-Procurement Manager/ Head of Procurement or follow Trust processes. RESEARCH & AUDIT Maintain knowledge and expertise relevant to role