Department Procurement
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our Procurement team in delivering a high-quality procurement service to the Trust. The successful candidate will have experience of conducting tendering processes within a public sector organisation and therefore have good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
You will be a skilled negotiator, able to influence and manage internal customer expectations as well as maintaining good supplier relationships. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, be results focussed with a track record of savings and benefits delivery.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact Lisa Johnston – Head of Procurement by email Lisa.johnston@mkuh.nhs.uk.
Interview date: 10 April 2025
Responsible for the development, implementation and management of the procurement strategy and work plans to ensure compliance with and achievement of the trust’s overall objectives.
Responsible for the delivery of highly effective, compliant and customer focused procurement services which meets the Trusts procurement and materials management requirements, including the Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) targets.
Track savings and quality improvement benefits to NHS Trusts to deliver best value to the NHS.
Develop excellent customer relationships, balancing commercial and clinical considerations in the purchasing of products and services, and ensuring these are imbedded into contractual agreements, resulting in successful outcomes for the trust.
Support the development of excellent customer/stakeholder relationships and ensuring that best value solutions are adopted by the trust. Take the lead in developing key strategies for sourcing and contract management within allocated division spend area.
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
Benefits
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
* Free on-site parking
* Free refreshments
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* On site nursery (chargeable)
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Lisa Johnston
Job title: Head of Procurement
Email address: Lisa.johnston@mkuh.nhs.uk
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