Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a successful candidate who will provide a proactive procurement service to the Care Group or Corporate Division(s) that you work with, covering both strategic advice and operational support. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust provides services to the residents of Southend,Basildon and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 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 £370m of non-pay expenditure in support of its stakeholders across the group. Main duties of the job You will be recognised as a professional procurement lead for the Trust on high profile, high risk procurements. To lead on negotiations of complex, high value contracts for the procurement of capital and consumable items. To manage the implementation and development of procurement services for MSE to support the strategic approach to Category and Contract Management. The ideal candidate will be a corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, have experience of business development and tender processes as well as experience of managing contracts or budgets above £10m 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 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-COR-SO-0356 Job locations Southend Britannia Business Park 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 Qualifications Essential Doctorate degree or equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience MCIPS - Corporate member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply ( By examination ) Desirable Current driving licence Knowledge & Experience Essential Project management qualification Experience of business development and tender processes Experience of 1st line reporting to executive level Staff management and budgetary control experience Proven track record of innovation with an ability to inspire and lead the implementation and management of change Personal and People Development Essential Ability to identify development opportunities for co-workers Ability to prioritise work and to meet challenging deadlines Build effective relationships with all users using listening and empathy skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate degree or equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience MCIPS - Corporate member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply ( By examination ) Desirable Current driving licence Knowledge & Experience Essential Project management qualification Experience of business development and tender processes Experience of 1st line reporting to executive level Staff management and budgetary control experience Proven track record of innovation with an ability to inspire and lead the implementation and management of change Personal and People Development Essential Ability to identify development opportunities for co-workers Ability to prioritise work and to meet challenging deadlines Build effective relationships with all users using listening and empathy skills 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Britannia Business Park Southend on Sea SS2 6GE Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)