Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Procurement Specialists to join Wessex NHS Procurement Ltd (WPL), one within the Estates arena and the other dealing with Trust wide consumables.
It's an exciting time to join the team as we continue to focus our attention on recovering from the challenges faced both post-pandemic and from other global external factors. Our stakeholders have demanding objectives and we play a key part in delivering the best possible commercial outcomes. We contribute to the NHS's Cost Improvement Programme, and we are passionate about building strong relationships with our suppliers to implement contracts that truly deliver for our hospitals and patients.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WPL services include strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering, contract and inventory management, distribution, and materials management for hospitals in Basingstoke, Winchester, Andover and Southampton.
To recognise and reward your contribution we provide a range of great staff benefits. You'll be eligible for a generous NHS pension scheme as well as all standard NHS terms of service and annual leave. Our employee benefits platform offers you discounts on a range of items, from the weekly grocery shop, high street shopping, days out with the family, and even holidays.
We also offer great learning and development opportunities to progress your career, with financial support as well as study days to help you grow and develop your skills. We'll fund the cost of your CIPS books as well as CIPS your exams, along with fully paid study days to give you the space you need to learn."
Job description
Job responsibilities
The positions are Monday - Friday (37.5 hrs per week). The successful candidates will be required to travel to multiple sites with some flexibility to work from home or office as per the needs of the business.
You will lead on a portfolio of procurement contracts and projects across various category areas and be responsible for the purchase of goods, works and services. You will foster a professional and responsive client service and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver work plans. Youll work closely with Procurement Managers and others within the team to deliver on a challenging cost improvement programme by implementing change, collaborating suppliers and identifying opportunities to drive greater value.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The positions are Monday - Friday (37.5 hrs per week). The successful candidates will be required to travel to multiple sites with some flexibility to work from home or office as per the needs of the business.
You will lead on a portfolio of procurement contracts and projects across various category areas and be responsible for the purchase of goods, works and services. You will foster a professional and responsive client service and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver work plans. Youll work closely with Procurement Managers and others within the team to deliver on a challenging cost improvement programme by implementing change, collaborating suppliers and identifying opportunities to drive greater value.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
- Expertise in Contract Management and EU Procurement obtained through further formal training and significant experience
- Knowledge of professional purchasing principles
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Project Management experience or equivalent qualification
- Experience of working within the public sector and working knowledge of regulations
- Membership of CIPS
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Significant experience of negotiating with suppliers and customers in a large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions.
- Demonstrable experience of competitive tenders/quotations.
- Significant experience of negotiating contracts, with adding value activities
- Sound knowledge of procurement law and contract management to be able to provide specialist advice
- Experience of complex competitive tenders/quotations
- Evidence to demonstrate new and innovative methods of achieving savings
Desirable
- Experience and training in contract management
- Proactive category management experience
- Presentation skills
WPL Values and behaviours
Essential
- Agile
- Supportive
- Trusted
- Engaged
- Responsive
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
- Expertise in Contract Management and EU Procurement obtained through further formal training and significant experience
- Knowledge of professional purchasing principles
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Project Management experience or equivalent qualification
- Experience of working within the public sector and working knowledge of regulations
- Membership of CIPS
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Significant experience of negotiating with suppliers and customers in a large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions.
- Demonstrable experience of competitive tenders/quotations.
- Significant experience of negotiating contracts, with adding value activities
- Sound knowledge of procurement law and contract management to be able to provide specialist advice
- Experience of complex competitive tenders/quotations
- Evidence to demonstrate new and innovative methods of achieving savings
Desirable
- Experience and training in contract management
- Proactive category management experience
- Presentation skills
WPL Values and behaviours
Essential
- Agile
- Supportive
- Trusted
- Engaged
- Responsive
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Wessex Procurement Limited
Address
Royal South Hampshire / Basingstoke and North Hampshire
Basingstoke / Southampton
SO14 0YG
Employer's website
http://jobs.uhs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
