Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate is seeking motivated, analytical, conscientious individuals who can work under pressure in challenging financial times.
The Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate is a high performing, award winning team which strives to support clinical boards and divisions to deliver their CIP programmes, through value based Procurement. Based in the Strategic Procurement Team, the Procurement Officer role will provide support for the team.
Main duties of the job
The post of Procurement Officer reporting to the Assistant Procurement Business Partner will be responsible for identifying, supporting and leading on procurement projects which will deliver cash releasing and value added savings against non-pay spend, contributing to the CIP target. The post holder/Procurement Officer will also be expected to provide analytical support, market analysis, track implementation of projects, contribute to opportunity development and assist with a range of procurement activities.
The post holder will have the opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of categories and would suit a candidate looking to commence or grow that procurement knowledge and experience within a supportive and challenging environment.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Procurement Officer will be expected to have knowledge of the Procurement legislative requirements as well as have experience of being able to manage workloads and complete assignments within set deadlines. It is expected that the successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and are able to interpret and present complex ideas/concepts accurately and effectively. There will be the opportunity for progression within the role as well as potential support for further study/qualification.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Procurement Officer will be expected to have knowledge of the Procurement legislative requirements as well as have experience of being able to manage workloads and complete assignments within set deadlines. It is expected that the successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and are able to interpret and present complex ideas/concepts accurately and effectively. There will be the opportunity for progression within the role as well as potential support for further study/qualification.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Must be able to work with a project and operation environment.
- Must be able to effectively management workload and complete assignments within set deadlines.
- Must be able to demonstrate good management and leadership skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in a pressurised environment.
- Knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain methodologies and concepts specifically EU Procurement Legislation & Regulations gained through post graduate level qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a business related discipline i.e. Engineering, Business Studies, Management, Supply Chain
- Member of CIPS or part qualified or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience/suitable skills of working in pressurised and challenging environments.
- Experience/suitable skills of supporting and working in multidisciplinary projects.
- Experience/suitable skills in customer focused service and staff management.
- Experience using web based software and Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Access, Outlook and Word.
- Experience of delivering value through a range of Procurement activities.
Desirable
- Experience/suitable skills in the use of the E-procurement system.
- Substantial experience in Procurement/Supply Chain.
- Experience of undertaking OJEU & non OJEU tender activities from inception to completion.
- Experience in managing a range of supplier relationships, improving poor performance, compliance management, implementation of contracts and supply arrangements.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good general IT skills
- Microsoft excel: Ability to create, update and maintain formulas, pivot charts, graphs etc.
- Microsoft outlook: Ability to create, update and maintain calendar, tasks, e -mail prioritisation/sorting.
- Must have excellent written and oral skills, with the ability to communicate relevant information effectively with all levels of stakeholders within the Trust.
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to interpret and present complex ideas/concepts and information accurately and effectively.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Must be able to work with a project and operation environment.
- Must be able to effectively management workload and complete assignments within set deadlines.
- Must be able to demonstrate good management and leadership skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in a pressurised environment.
- Knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain methodologies and concepts specifically EU Procurement Legislation & Regulations gained through post graduate level qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a business related discipline i.e. Engineering, Business Studies, Management, Supply Chain
- Member of CIPS or part qualified or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience/suitable skills of working in pressurised and challenging environments.
- Experience/suitable skills of supporting and working in multidisciplinary projects.
- Experience/suitable skills in customer focused service and staff management.
- Experience using web based software and Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Access, Outlook and Word.
- Experience of delivering value through a range of Procurement activities.
Desirable
- Experience/suitable skills in the use of the E-procurement system.
- Substantial experience in Procurement/Supply Chain.
- Experience of undertaking OJEU & non OJEU tender activities from inception to completion.
- Experience in managing a range of supplier relationships, improving poor performance, compliance management, implementation of contracts and supply arrangements.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good general IT skills
- Microsoft excel: Ability to create, update and maintain formulas, pivot charts, graphs etc.
- Microsoft outlook: Ability to create, update and maintain calendar, tasks, e -mail prioritisation/sorting.
- Must have excellent written and oral skills, with the ability to communicate relevant information effectively with all levels of stakeholders within the Trust.
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to interpret and present complex ideas/concepts and information accurately and effectively.
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).
