Job summary
Working on behalf of Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust couldn't be more rewarding. Be part of a procurement function that's makes a real difference and goes the extra mile to demonstrate value for money.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on challenge, is highly motivated and with the drive, enthusiasm and ability to work in a strategically challenging and rewarding healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
The Purchasing Team Leader is responsible for all Procurement Assistant's in the planning, organisation, management, and delivery of the purchasing service so that the department provides an efficient, effective, and responsive service maximising best value for money.
This role will also ensure that the procurement service complies with all relevant procurement legislation, Standing Financial (SFI's), Standing Orders (SO's), Scheme of Delegation (SoRD) and trust policies.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within a procurement environment.
- Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload.
Desirable
- Experience of e-procurement systems, processes, and catalogue management
- An understanding of legislation associated with competitive tendering and contract awards.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 'A' Level Standard
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) level 4 or currently studying or specialist expertise in procurement and contract management'.
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement and Customer Care.
- Competent in data input spreadsheets (preferably Excel) and word processing (preferably Word).
- Numerate
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Organisational Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Highly Organised
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within a procurement environment.
- Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload.
Desirable
- Experience of e-procurement systems, processes, and catalogue management
- An understanding of legislation associated with competitive tendering and contract awards.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 'A' Level Standard
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) level 4 or currently studying or specialist expertise in procurement and contract management'.
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement and Customer Care.
- Competent in data input spreadsheets (preferably Excel) and word processing (preferably Word).
- Numerate
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Organisational Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Highly Organised
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
