Forming a strong and enduring relationship with Trust Managers so that they can be advised on the most appropriate supply channels, and on Trust procurement procedures; Leading on managing a series of categories of products and/or services as delegated; Communicate concisely and in a timely manner in terms of providing advice or updates on their requests for information; Lead negotiations with strategic suppliers in terms of contract performance management and/or price negotiation; Ensuring the maintenance and the integrity of the corporate procurement system; Liaising with departmental colleagues across site to resolve problems. Principal focal point for working with outside procurement agencies including but not limited to: Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC); Responsible for the compilation and maintenance of the procurement work-plan; Assisting in the evaluation of new products and services and working closely with the clinical specialists to minimise risk and costs; Leading in the recording of performance information, including savings reports as required by senior management; Providing leadership, advice, support and guidance to the Team. The post-holder will be expected to provide leadership, guidance and advice on Procurement related matters to other departments within the organisation as well as maintaining the Departments policies, processes and procedures.The post-holder will also where appropriate be expected to ensure that new members of staff are provided with the appropriate support in the use of the procurement systems and processes. The post-holder will be required to acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of the e-Financial system and be able to lead and undertake analysis without support in order to make informed decisions or assist others in doing so and also provide advice and support to a wide cross-section of Trust end-users.The post-holder will be capable of developing, leading and implementing procurement projects as well as being part of Trust-wide initiatives to which procurement is a part.