Job summary
Are
you a dynamic and proactive individual with a passion for procurement? Tetbury
Hospital Trust is seeking a dedicated Procurement Officer to join our team. In
this role, you will be instrumental in securing the best value for money from
our commercial relationships with suppliers and service providers. You will
provide expert guidance and support to departments, negotiate, place, and
manage contractual arrangements for a wide range of clinical and non-clinical
equipment and support services.
Main duties of the job
- Develop productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Negotiate, place, and manage Purchase Orders and other contractual arrangements.
- Ensure procurement decisions are evidence-based, auditable, and compliant with policies and legislation.
- Use procurement as a driver for efficiencies, savings, and sustainability.
- Support the Finance Lead, Senior Leadership Team, and CEO with procurement advice and information.
Why Join Us? At Tetbury Hospital Trust, we believe in investing in our staff and providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Competitive Pay: Pay in line with the agenda for change.
- Pension Scheme: Enrolment into the pension scheme or continuation of the NHS pension scheme.
- Professional Growth: Professional development and progression opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: No on-call, evening, or weekend working required.
- Flexibility: Flexible approach to working patterns.
- Rewards: Staff bonus scheme.
Additional Information:
- Roles are subject to references and a DBS check.
Interviews will be scheduled for the week of 26th May 2025.
About us
Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider in
the heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service to
patients who choose to have their NHS surgery.
The hospital is
highly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide range of
specialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological surgery.
The primary focus of
the hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgery
and minor injury and illness unit. In
addition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured or
self-pay patients.
Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in the
Gloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for the
high quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.
Tetbury Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and is
committed to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources and
tools they need to deliver high-quality services.
Tetbury Hospital Trust provides high-quality, safe services
on behalf of the NHS and for private patients.
We are proud of our hardworking and committed people that
work together to put patient care at the heart of everything they do.
As an organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, and
value the role that all our people play in achieving our vision to always
deliver exceptional patient care.
If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, we
would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Developing productive working relationships with all internal stakeholders, such that early Procurement input is seen as an essential and value-adding element of planning.
Negotiating, placing and managing Purchase Orders and other contractual arrangements to satisfy our planned procurement priorities, whilst also remaining responsive to ad-hoc and urgent requirements.
Using Procurement as a driver for efficiencies, savings and sustainability, by considering whole-life-costs, alternative solutions and the environmental impact of our choices.
Supporting the Finance Lead, Senior Leadership Team and CEO with Procurement advice, guidance and information in support of the wider objectives of the Trust.
Ensuring that Procurement decisions and activities are evidence based, auditable and compliant with our Procurement and Financial Policies and any relevant legislation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Developing productive working relationships with all internal stakeholders, such that early Procurement input is seen as an essential and value-adding element of planning.
Negotiating, placing and managing Purchase Orders and other contractual arrangements to satisfy our planned procurement priorities, whilst also remaining responsive to ad-hoc and urgent requirements.
Using Procurement as a driver for efficiencies, savings and sustainability, by considering whole-life-costs, alternative solutions and the environmental impact of our choices.
Supporting the Finance Lead, Senior Leadership Team and CEO with Procurement advice, guidance and information in support of the wider objectives of the Trust.
Ensuring that Procurement decisions and activities are evidence based, auditable and compliant with our Procurement and Financial Policies and any relevant legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum GCSE Grade C in English and Maths.
Desirable
- Have or be working towards a relevant professional qualification. e.g. Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Experience
Essential
- Excellent planning and problem-solving skills.
- An understanding of professional procurement principles and best practice.
- Ability to interpret and apply the Trusts policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and present management briefs.
- Experience of working in a procurement environment.
- Ability to multitask and to manage priorities.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a procurement environment for a healthcare, public sector or charity organisation.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Calm under pressure.
- Must be proactive in anticipating and resolving potential issues.
- Focussed on achieving outcomes.
- Excellent communication & customer service skills.
- Ability to liaise with suppliers to discuss prices, quotes, and any performance issues.
- Ability to assist and advise users to help them use compliant procurement arrangements.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex issues relating to procurement processes and commercial solutions.
Other
Essential
- High professional standards.
- Understanding importance of patient confidentiality and key principles of the Data Protection Act.
Flexibility
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly on own initiative or as part of a team.
- Able to work with competing and changing demands.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum GCSE Grade C in English and Maths.
Desirable
- Have or be working towards a relevant professional qualification. e.g. Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Experience
Essential
- Excellent planning and problem-solving skills.
- An understanding of professional procurement principles and best practice.
- Ability to interpret and apply the Trusts policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and present management briefs.
- Experience of working in a procurement environment.
- Ability to multitask and to manage priorities.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a procurement environment for a healthcare, public sector or charity organisation.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Calm under pressure.
- Must be proactive in anticipating and resolving potential issues.
- Focussed on achieving outcomes.
- Excellent communication & customer service skills.
- Ability to liaise with suppliers to discuss prices, quotes, and any performance issues.
- Ability to assist and advise users to help them use compliant procurement arrangements.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex issues relating to procurement processes and commercial solutions.
Other
Essential
- High professional standards.
- Understanding importance of patient confidentiality and key principles of the Data Protection Act.
Flexibility
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly on own initiative or as part of a team.
- Able to work with competing and changing demands.
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.
