IT Procurement Specialist
- Employer
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
- Closing date
- 5 Dec 2024
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- Profession
- Other Health Profession
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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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. The Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic IT 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.
There will be some element of remote working in line with the Trust Home Working Policy.
The department is looking for a dynamic and experienced procurement professional to enhance relationships with stakeholders, to drive productive collaboration and effective forward planning to manage non-pay activity.
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the IT Procurement Specialist will provide procurement expertise to stakeholders within the Trust: by undertaking low and medium value procurements for IT products and services.
Main duties of the job
About us
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.
The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department's IT procurement team takes responsibility for developing strategies to meet the IT 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 IT Procurement Specialist to join the Procurement department a role which will be pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trust.
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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills and knowledge
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
190-8586-DIR
There will be some element of remote working in line with the Trust Home Working Policy.
The department is looking for a dynamic and experienced procurement professional to enhance relationships with stakeholders, to drive productive collaboration and effective forward planning to manage non-pay activity.
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the IT Procurement Specialist will provide procurement expertise to stakeholders within the Trust: by undertaking low and medium value procurements for IT products and services.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Head of Procurement by taking responsibility for formal Procurement of Goods and Services.
- To review products and/or services used across the Trust and wider partnering organisations e.g. Working Together, Shelford, giving consideration to usage ensuring that best value is obtained for all products and/or services.
- To ensure Procurement activity achieves best value for money based on whole lifecycle costs, while complying with all Trust financial procedures and Procurement Directives.
About us
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.
The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department's IT procurement team takes responsibility for developing strategies to meet the IT 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 IT Procurement Specialist to join the Procurement department a role which will be pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trust.
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 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English (grade 4/C or above) or equivalent experience/ qualifications.
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Professional Diploma or willing to work towards, or a degree in a business-related subject, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Further education qualification in relevant discipline, Business Studies or similar
- Evidence of CPD
- Must be prepared to become CIPS qualified
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a buying role
- Accustomed to dealing with suppliers at all levels
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Understand tenders, quotes and procurement procedures and regulations
- Contract Management
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to use initiative
- Prepared to travel when required to visit suppliers or other Trusts.
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
190-8586-DIR
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