Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Procurement Officer

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Job summary

*PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*

We are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity, to cover maternity leave within the Contracting Team of the Procurement Service. As part of the central Procurement Service and reporting into the Senior Procurement Specialist, the Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for the delivery of several procurement activities across Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, the Trust and Northumbria Primary Care.

The successful applicant(s) will demonstrate an ability to draw on a strong set of procurement skills, commercial business acumen and specific experience in the delivery of procurement processes, developed over several years working in the public sector.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of our centralised Procurement Service, this role, will focus on the delivery of a wide portfolio of procurement requirements with a focus on Capital, Construction, and related Estates and Facilities projects.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate experience in undertaking public sector procurement and delivering successful contracts across a range of appropriate procurement processes, particularly within the category of construction and Estates and Facilities related services. In addition, the ability to lead project specific engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and the ability to manage individual workload and priorities.

Those joining Procurement Service will have a unique opportunity to make a real contribution to shape and drive the direction of this service. Successful applicants will be proactive and enjoy being challenged by new areas and activities; they will also possess excellent communication and team working skills.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Date posted

12 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-5741788HD-A

Job locations

Cobalt

Unit 7/8 Silver Fox Way

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE27 0QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The primary purpose of this role will be to work with our Capital and Estates and Facilities teams, providing specific procurement support and the delivery of quotation processes in line with the Standing Financial Instructions & policies, and to undertake procurement activity to deliver compliance and value for money to the Trust and its subsidiaries.

The successful candidate will have a line management relationship into Senior Procurement Specialist and onward to the Procurement Leadership Team. Further details of duties and responsibilities of the role are included within the attached Job description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

The post holder must have knowledge acquired through either a degree or equivalent training and experience in procurement and/or contract management or equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of recent continuing professional development

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

The post holder must have knowledge acquired through either a degree or equivalent training and experience in procurement and/or contract management or equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of recent continuing professional development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cobalt

Unit 7/8 Silver Fox Way

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE27 0QJ

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cobalt

Unit 7/8 Silver Fox Way

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE27 0QJ

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)