Senior Procurement Officer/Senior Buyer | NTH Solutions
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Stockton on Tees, TS19 8PE |
| Company: | North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6171885/345-NTHS6171885 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious enthusiastic individual to work in the Procurement & Supplies Department within North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions and join a rapidly expanding and constantly developing function.
To be responsible for managing the full end to end complex and high value procurement projects including drafting tender documentation, contract documentation and the raising of purchase orders.
The successful candidate will be a key asset within the Corporate Services and Health Lives Care Group; which covers an arrays of areas including ICT Orthotics, Wheelchairs and Community Services
Use appropriate methods of evaluation to ensure value for money is achieved. Financial responsibility for these projects will be the post holder’s responsibility including contract management and on-going achievement of value for money. To be fully conversant with the SFI’s, SO, for North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP and any other Client we provide a service to along with any relevant legislation, policies, procedures.
The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of a small team to include appraisals, recruitment selection, sickness management, and training and work allocation.
Additionally the post holder will be responsible for informing and influencing both procurement staff and stakeholders on the status/priority of category work plans.
Provide a professional procurement service to the Client contributing to the development and achievement of the Business plan. Support the Contract and Processing Manager on procurement issues.
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions provides a range of Estates, Facilities, Supplies and Procurement services to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The company is a separate legal body to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions 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: -
• A competitive salary
• Excellent performance related bonus scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (dependant on service and contracted hours)
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) – North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions will pay a 3% contribution
• Night shift working allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate)
Manage the full end to end procurement process, including complex tender’s, as required and ensure effective monitoring and progress is made in the delivery of the agreed targets.
To provide specialist advice to those working within specific projects in relation to establishing and maintaining appropriate levels of service.
To support the delivery and development of improved performance within and across directorates in relation to effective and efficient inventory levels
To continue to monitor contracts after award to include regular contract management meetings.
To lead procurement initiatives on behalf of other organisations within the UK as required.
Lead and manage a small team including recruitment, appraisals, sickness management, training and work allocation as required
Assist in the delivery and identification for the achievement and delivery of cash releasing savings in accordance with the Procurement workplan
To provide monthly updates on the workplan for each division and provide to the Associate Director of Procurement & Supplies and the Contracts Manager
Develop and promote effective working relationships with Stakeholder including regular attendance at directorate meetings and monthly meetings.
Analyses complex information from a variety of sources to identify areas for improvement and to assess projects and their outcomes.
Evaluate and organise information that supports the measurement of business performance, KPI's and data from other partner organisations
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of catalogues to ensure that all data is 100% accurate.
Contribute to the development of complex project plans for all procurement projects within the role and ensure that the timeframes are achieved.
A Full and Comprehensive Job Description is attached to this Advert
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024