Job summary We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you're dynamic, focused have the vision to support our growth and the courage to tell us how we can be even better - come and join us We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Lead to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK. Main duties of the job About the Role Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Lead is responsible for managing the procurement process within CHEC, ensuring that we have the necessary goods and services to operate effectively across all sites. The procurement lead must identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and build relationships with vendors and ensure that all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and CHEC policies. About us About CHEC Community Health and Eyecare, or CHEC as we like to be called, are a leading provider of NHS services in the UK, with an established group of hospitals and community clinics. Our vision is to provide accessible healthcare services across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art Cataract and Surgical Centres are a beacon of envy, where we are contracted to deliver cataracts, YAG laser and wAMD services across the UK, providing end-to-end care for every eye condition whilst continuing to support the NHS nationwide with our services. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number CHE1049416 Job locations Unit 1-6 Star Building, Broughton Business Park Fulwood Fulwood, Preston PR2 9WT Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for someone who can: Respond and obtain further information from suppliers where required for problem resolution. Ensure stock takes are completed in a timely and sufficient manner Investigate any stock supply issues, ensure we have alternatives where possible. Obtain quotations for new mobilisation equipment when required. Update our systems and project management tools to ensure complete transparency throughout our business. Monitor procurement activities, track key performance indicators, and provide regular reports on procurement performance to senior management. Continually evaluate and improve the procurement process, seeking out new vendors, technologies, and best practices to enhance procurement operations. Monitor monthly usage reports and adjust reorder levels as required. Proactively look at forecasted activity levels so future demand for product can be assessed and planned for. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for someone who can: Respond and obtain further information from suppliers where required for problem resolution. Ensure stock takes are completed in a timely and sufficient manner Investigate any stock supply issues, ensure we have alternatives where possible. Obtain quotations for new mobilisation equipment when required. Update our systems and project management tools to ensure complete transparency throughout our business. Monitor procurement activities, track key performance indicators, and provide regular reports on procurement performance to senior management. Continually evaluate and improve the procurement process, seeking out new vendors, technologies, and best practices to enhance procurement operations. Monitor monthly usage reports and adjust reorder levels as required. Proactively look at forecasted activity levels so future demand for product can be assessed and planned for. Person Specification Experience Essential Self-motivated induvial Problem solver Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills Excellent telephone manner Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems The ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently Person Specification Experience Essential Self-motivated induvial Problem solver Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills Excellent telephone manner Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems The ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently 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. Employer details Employer name CHEC Address Unit 1-6 Star Building, Broughton Business Park Fulwood Fulwood, Preston PR2 9WT Employer's website https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)