Job summary
Bristol & Weston Purchasing Consortium (BWPC) is an award-winning provider of procurement and purchasing services in support of NHS Trusts and healthcare providers in the Bristol region.
BWPC's remit includes the purchasing of medical equipment, consumables, instrumentation and fluids for hospitals, negotiating regional technology contracts, driving effective use of contract and agency staffing and providing data and systems to allow our clients to leverage their expenditure to their advantage.
Purchasing Specialists form the core of the Procurement Team within Bristol & Weston Purchasing Consortium and report to Senior Purchasing Specialists, Category Managers and the Senior Management Team while supervising, guiding and advising Buyers.
Main duties of the job
Lead the delivery of procurement projects to achieve savings and cost reduction
Analyse spend and relationship data to produce evidence for viable contracting and procurement opportunities
Report results and activity accurately and in a timely manner
Manage and engage key stakeholders to develop relationships and influence
Promote procurement best-practice, demonstrating the value and benefit of the profession
FFocus on continuous improvement to ensure the team is pushing for the highest standards
Prepare and develop procurement documentation that is clear, concise and effective
Recommend sourcing approaches as a result of fact-based analysis
Build our client's commercial position through whole-life costing and an aggressive pursuit of cost reduction
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the delivery of procurement projects to achieve savings and cost reduction
Analyse spend and relationship data to produce evidence for viable contracting and procurement opportunities
Report results and activity accurately and in a timely manner
Manage and engage key stakeholders to develop relationships and influence
Promote procurement best-practice, demonstrating the value and benefit of the profession
FFocus on continuous improvement to ensure the team is pushing for the highest standards
Prepare and develop procurement documentation that is clear, concise and effective
Recommend sourcing approaches as a result of fact-based analysis
Build our clients commercial position through whole-life costing and an aggressive pursuit of cost reduction
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the delivery of procurement projects to achieve savings and cost reduction
Analyse spend and relationship data to produce evidence for viable contracting and procurement opportunities
Report results and activity accurately and in a timely manner
Manage and engage key stakeholders to develop relationships and influence
Promote procurement best-practice, demonstrating the value and benefit of the profession
FFocus on continuous improvement to ensure the team is pushing for the highest standards
Prepare and develop procurement documentation that is clear, concise and effective
Recommend sourcing approaches as a result of fact-based analysis
Build our clients commercial position through whole-life costing and an aggressive pursuit of cost reduction
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Desirable
- CIPS level 4 qualified or a willingness to work toward the qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a purchasing/contracting environment
- Evidence of having led successful negotiations to conclude a contractual relationship
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the regulations governing public sector procurement
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High standard of communication
- Ability to lead project work alone or as part of a team
- Understanding of contract and procurement law
- Experienced user of Microsoft Excel, working use of all Microsoft Office products
- Able to manage and engage key stakeholders
Desirable
- Understanding of supplier relationship management
- Understanding of supply chain management
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- An analytical problem solving approach to activity
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Desirable
- CIPS level 4 qualified or a willingness to work toward the qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a purchasing/contracting environment
- Evidence of having led successful negotiations to conclude a contractual relationship
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the regulations governing public sector procurement
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High standard of communication
- Ability to lead project work alone or as part of a team
- Understanding of contract and procurement law
- Experienced user of Microsoft Excel, working use of all Microsoft Office products
- Able to manage and engage key stakeholders
Desirable
- Understanding of supplier relationship management
- Understanding of supply chain management
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- An analytical problem solving approach to activity
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).
