Job summary
An exciting opportunity to be part of the Network Team working on complex multi-trust procurements. This role will be a real credit to any CV and an exciting challenge for any procurement professional looking to take their career to the next level.
Main duties of the job
Interface and provide Procurement advice
Working with the Category Manager, act as the client lead for high value and complex projects and sourcing programmes related to products or services as appropriate.
Provide procurement advice for complex contentious Network procurement negotiations.
In conjunction with stakeholders, review services and suppliers.
Identify opportunities to consolidate/aggregate expenditure.
Research the markets and give commercial/contractual advice on the procurement options, process and rules.
Use procurement expertise to enable partners to make decisions and produce accurate specifications
About us
Department Core Purpose
The role supports the West of England Pathology and Imaging Networks
The West of England Pathology Network collaborates to deliver excellent pathology services to improve patient care.
Together we: Pursue equity of access to the highest quality scientific and clinical expertise for our patients Nurture rewarding careers for our people Maximise service efficiency by leading in best practice, innovation and value for money
The West of England Imaging Network aspires to be a connected partnership of integrated imaging services that are:
- People focused
- Continuously improving through shared learning and best practice
- Delivered by skilled, fulfilled and supported colleagues
Network Mission
Enabling collaboration, connecting expertise and sharing knowledge so that we are at the forefront of innovation, delivering the best services for our population
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support in the leadership and development of a team to take responsibility for the procurement and management of procurement projects (either products or services). This will include holding a delegated portfolio of projects. The post holder will foster a highly professional and responsive client service approach, implementing strategic sourcing and strong stakeholder engagement to achieve best value for money. This will include reviewing, negotiating and drafting documentation to meet the needs of joint procurement opportunities across the Networks, ensuring cost optimisation, strengthening supplier relationships and delivering savings targets to support the performance improvement programme.
The post holder will provide Procurement advice and expertise to colleagues and stakeholders. They will assist in the management of the teams resources and enhance expertise to enable staff to deliver plans, quality improvements, saving targets and day to day operations. They will also deputise for the Category Manager in their absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support in the leadership and development of a team to take responsibility for the procurement and management of procurement projects (either products or services). This will include holding a delegated portfolio of projects. The post holder will foster a highly professional and responsive client service approach, implementing strategic sourcing and strong stakeholder engagement to achieve best value for money. This will include reviewing, negotiating and drafting documentation to meet the needs of joint procurement opportunities across the Networks, ensuring cost optimisation, strengthening supplier relationships and delivering savings targets to support the performance improvement programme.
The post holder will provide Procurement advice and expertise to colleagues and stakeholders. They will assist in the management of the teams resources and enhance expertise to enable staff to deliver plans, quality improvements, saving targets and day to day operations. They will also deputise for the Category Manager in their absence.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through Degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience
Work Experience
Desirable
- Experienced at working within the public sector
- Experience at team, operational and project management
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Experience of negotiating with suppliers and customers in a large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions
- Proven track record of negotiating contracts and managing competitive tendering processes and a working knowledge of the EU regulations
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through Degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience
Work Experience
Desirable
- Experienced at working within the public sector
- Experience at team, operational and project management
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Experience of negotiating with suppliers and customers in a large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions
- Proven track record of negotiating contracts and managing competitive tendering processes and a working knowledge of the EU regulations
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).
