The Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic procurement professional to join the Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient procurement service across a range of stakeholders. The post holder will take responsibility for negotiating high-value or complex tenders and contracts for goods and services, achieving the most economically advantageous outcomes for the Trust.

The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department takes responsibility for developing strategies to meet the procurement needs of individual directorates and the Trust as a whole, and for delivering measurable savings from revenue expenditure in line with the Trust's formal Savings Plan. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Manager to join the Procurement department a role which will be pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trust.

Main duties of the job

To deliver against agreed annual cost reduction targets and report on action taken, taking specialist responsibility for specific Departments and product categories.

Develop and manage relationships with senior clinicians, managers, suppliers.

To liaise with senior procurement staff within other NHS Trusts and partners to identify opportunities for improving value.

To ensure appropriate customer input into the procurement decision-making process.

To ensure that Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders, Procurement Regulations and other statutory and regulatory requirements are followed.

Conduct formal high-value tenders in line with English Legislation.

Research the marketplace, giving due consideration to financial status of suppliers ability to supply and maintain continuity of supply. Undertake product and equipment evaluations/trials and site visits as necessary.

Conduct detailed evaluation of tender returns, using appropriate financial assessment and purchasing and supply criteria. Ensure products and supplier meet required standards according to English law.

Ensure that procedures are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the organisation.

Prepare Freedom of Information files and provide prompt responses to F.O.I. requests.

Award contracts, providing formal de-briefings to suppliers and departments as necessary.

Prepare and update tender reports and record/report savings.

About us

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) is one of the UK's premier Foundation Trusts, with an operating budget in excess of �1bn. It provides a broad range of healthcare services to the population of South Yorkshire and beyond.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• Holding or studying towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Diploma, or minimum NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject.

Desirable

• A degree in a business related subject

Experience

Essential

• Extensive and relevant experience in tendering in a procurement environment.

Desirable

• Responsibility for managing complex tenders
• Experience of managing staff

Further Training

Essential

• Must be prepared to become CIPs qualified

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communications skills

Desirable

• Basic management/supervision training
• Commercial Negotiation training
• Project Management training

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable leadership qualities

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

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