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 £420m of non-pay expenditure in support of its stakeholders across the group Main duties of the job To lead the Trust's procurement function to ensure the provision of an effective and efficient supply of goods and services. Be recognised as the professional procurement lead for the Trust, especially on high profile and high risk procurements. To lead on negotiations of complex, high value contracts for the procurement of capital and consumable items. You will play a key role in the development of the ICS Procurement Strategy, facilitating collaboration across partners, and supporting alignment of resources and services to drive financial benefits. Represent the Trust at a national and regional level and influence the NHS procurement landscape to deliver best outcomes for the Mid and South Essex hospitals You will have responsibility for the leadership and development of staff within the purchasing team, and ensuring the provision of a highly effective and responsive procurement function. 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 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £88,168 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-COR-SO-0350 Job locations Southend Unit 12 & 13 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 Application Essential Educated to Master degree level in Procurement related profession, including logistics/supply chain or equivalent experience. Experience in producing and understanding business plans Ability to identify development opportunities for co-workers Desirable Member of the institute of logistics Supply Chain Essential Experience of logistics, inventory control and supply chain management Person Specification Application Essential Educated to Master degree level in Procurement related profession, including logistics/supply chain or equivalent experience. Experience in producing and understanding business plans Ability to identify development opportunities for co-workers Desirable Member of the institute of logistics Supply Chain Essential Experience of logistics, inventory control and supply chain management 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Unit 12 & 13 Comet Way Southend on Sea SS2 6GE Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)