Job Summary
Would you like to develop your career in procurement? We are looking for a Procurement Manager to facilitate complex procurement projects and to support and develop our team. You will play a key role in supporting the strategic direction whilst developing others enhancing your management and leadership skills.
If you are a highly motivated individual who has the drive, enthusiasm and ability to work in a challenging and rewarding environment then we'd like to speak to you so we can explain more about this exciting opportunity and why it's a great time to join our team at Synchronicity Care Limited.
We can offer you a unique opportunity for you to broaden your procurement career, with a platform to network, continue to develop your skills and reputation in the region and help you to access onward training and development.
The role is flexible and we offer hybrid working. Remote working would be considered.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience within public sector procurement in tendering, facilitating procurement projects and developing procurement forward plans. The candidate will have excellent stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to lead procurement meetings and influence procurement plans, prioritisation of work, and in addition be able to use e-Tendering systems and work on their own initiative.
The ideal candidate will act as an advocate to drive improvements in the development and implementation of procurement documentation, policies and ways of working to achieve best practice and compliance. Managing and mentoring a small number of procurement professionals, supporting individuals to develop their knowledge and skills to progress and improve performance will be a key element of the role and is a perfect opportunity to develop and enhance your management and leadership skills.
About Us
CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services. The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
CDD Services offers its own terms and conditions of employment which differ from the National NHS terms and conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
1. A competitive salary
2. Excellent performance-related bonus scheme
3. Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
4. Night shift working allowances (where appropriate)
5. Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.
Date posted
05 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£51,970 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
M9439-25-0025
Job locations
The Centre For Health, Traynor Way, Whitehouse Business Park, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RU
Job Description
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include managing complex procurement processes, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring procurement professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* MCIPS (Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience Essential
* Proven experience of managing within a complex procurement environment at a senior level.
* Expert knowledge in EU / UK procurement legislation and its application.
* Proven experience of managing large complex procurement programmes.
* Staff development and mentoring.
* Proven ability to influence and negotiate, delivering results.
Employer details
Employer name
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/
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