Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen to work within our Purchasing Team at CHoICE. The role will include ensuring effective communications between the customer base and the Procurement Services Department, with particular regard to the procurement of goods and services required by CHoICE to meet the required standards of patient care, in line with all relevant Public Sector Requirements / Local Requirements etc.
The job holder's brief will include the day-to-day management of procurement and supply chain activities to ensure value for money for the whole of CHoICE, in a timely and professional manner.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be expected to offer support within the Purchasing team to ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service is provided to the Organisation, and that all Purchase Orders are processed correctly and invoices paid within the Organisation's Standard Financial Instructions and Public Sector Payment Policy. Excellent communication skills are essential to this post, as is the ability to recognise the most appropriate and effective method of communication for the task at hand and to purchase the right goods and services at the right time to support patient care ensuring value for money at all times.
Process computerised receipts, order amendments to reflect invoicing details and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure order details are correct and match invoices.
Joint working with Accounts Payable to identify areas where improvements can be made.
About Us
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Note: We will not accept applications found to be AI generated.
Job Responsibilities
To ensure effective communications between the customer base and the Procurement Services Department, with particular regard to the procurement of goods and services required by CHoICE to meet the required standards of patient care, in line with all relevant Public Sector Requirements / Local Requirements etc.
The job holder's brief will include the day-to-day management of procurement and supply chain activities to ensure value for money for the whole of CHoICE, in a timely and professional manner.
To reduce processing activity by utilisation of electronic procure to pay ordering systems.
Person Specification
Attitude
Essential
* Good communicator, both oral and written.
* Office based, however, there is a requirement to visit Wards/Departments within the Hospital site and other Hospital sites for meetings.
* Requirement for new tasks to be undertaken as required.
* Proactive and reactive to situations.
* Desire to add value and promote the role of procurement.
Experience
Desirable
* Previous NHS experience within a Supplies Department undertaking procurement of goods and services.
* Negotiating savings and providing value for money.
* Experience of analysing procurement data.
* Knowledge of public sector procurement rules and regulations.
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Ability to manage several projects at the same time
* Career minded
* Team player
* Caring
Qualifications
Essential
* Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
* CSE or GCSE Level of Education
* Basic IT Skills
Desirable
* Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) (or equivalent) degree or actively willing to work towards.
Skills
Essential
* Decision maker.
* Interpersonal skills.
* Very Customer Orientated.
* Prioritisation Skills - Methodical, Numerate, Problem Solving, Motivated
* IT Skills.
* Written communication.
* Negotiation skills.
* Analytical.
* Influential.
* Assertive with tact and diplomacy.
Employer Details
Employer Name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer's Website #J-18808-Ljbffr