Simply Serve Limited is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, delivering expert healthcare support services. Our goal is to drive operational efficiencies and deliver quality services that support healthcare delivery.
We are seeking a dynamic and organised Senior Procurement Project Officer with a passion for change and improvement in healthcare services. In this role, you will work alongside the procurement team and other departments to lead and support projects aimed at generating efficiencies and cost savings. You will be responsible for analysing non-pay expenditure, driving procurement projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Trust guidelines.
Main duties of the job
* Support Contracts Managers in managing procurement projects, while leading smaller initiatives independently.
* Analyse expenditure to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend efficiency improvements.
* Lead procurement projects, ensuring clinical and operational needs are met while delivering tangible benefits.
* Provide procurement advice to stakeholders, supporting the development and implementation of cost reduction strategies.
* Negotiate with external stakeholders to ensure the best value and quality for the Trust and its subsidiaries.
* Develop and implement procurement procedures and policies to ensure compliance with Trust regulations and legislation.
* Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously, collaborating with cross-functional teams from finance, clinical, and facilities departments.
* Use IT systems to analyse data, prepare reports, and make informed purchasing decisions.
If you are ready to take on a challenging role in procurement and have the skills to drive change, apply now to join our team at Simply Serve Ltd!
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good level of education, numerate, literate with good analytical skills
* Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or equivalent training and or demonstrable work based knowledge & experience
* Knowledge and understanding of Contract Law
* Membership of CIPS
* Knowledge of NHS Terms & Conditions of Contract and Public Accountability
* Broad knowledge of Healthcare products & Procedures
* Practical knowledge of tendering process and contract management
Experience
* Understanding of principles, methods, techniques and tools for effective analysis
* Experience in stakeholder engagement
* Experience of working in a large complex organisation such as NHS hospital environment or equivalent
* Experience working with electronic purchasing and supply chain management systems
* Experience of supervising Staff
Additional Criteria
* Understanding and ability to apply EU public procurement procedures
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.
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