NHS Highland is seeking to recruit a Strategic Clinical Procurement Officer to work as part of a team providing an effective and efficient supplies service to NHS Highland and specifically purchasing a range of goods and services which support the provision of healthcare.
The role will support efficient and effective procurement and contract implementation, in a manner compliant with the legislative framework governing public procurement. The overall purpose of this role is to ensure value for money in relation to the purchase of clinical supplies across NHS Highland. To achieve this, the post holder will need to lead and direct senior clinical teams and Procurement staff in achieving standardisation and rationalisation of clinical supplies, support clinical steering groups through change projects and contract implementations.
The post holder will work in conjunction with Finance and the wider procurement team to provide best value for money including cash releasing initiatives to increase cost savings in relation to the purchase of clinical supplies and services.
The role will provide leadership on behalf of NHS Highland at National Procurement (NP) Clinical Commodity Advisory Panels (CAPs) to develop local, regional and national strategies and policies.
The post holder will encourage local stakeholder engagement and influence all aspects of the procurement process, developing and maintaining effective and advantageous customer and supplier relationships. They will be required to lead negotiations with medical product manufacturers and service providers, to obtain best value for NHS Highland.
This role will involve working with colleagues across NHS Highland, providing Procurement and technical support.
A degree or professional clinical qualification is essential, with a minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience, with 3 years at Band 6/7 equivalent.
Experience working in a procurement or purchasing related role is not essential. Ideal candidates will however have excellent transferrable skills in effective communication, influencing and leadership, data analysis and data interpretation. The ideal candidate would have experience of working to tight deadlines with conflicting priorities in a project related environment.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Working for the NHS offers many advantages, including opportunities for learning and career development whilst offering a fair and transparent pay structure with competitive and flexible benefits. There's one of the most generous pension schemes on offer in the UK and you’ll have unique access to NHS discounts schemes including discounts in high street stores, insurance companies, holiday firms and restaurants.
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