Procurement Systems Manager

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Service Lead for our Systems team within the Procurement department here at MSE.

You will drive the provision of a high quality, efficient and cost-effective systems function that meets the current and future technology needs of the Procurement & Contracting team. This will enable the function to support the delivery of our wider corporate objectives.

You will also support the development and execution of the Procurement & Contracting Information Systems strategy. Elements of this will be the selection and implementation of a Trust wide inventory management system. This will provide a key element to not only drive significant operational benefits but will underpin the acquisition, maintenance and utilisation of high quality data.

Main duties of the job

Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with other members of the local NHS Confederation, SCCL, NHS Improvement as well as major service providers to the Service.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the Service.
Communicate and disseminate procurement statistics, analysis and data to colleagues involved in selecting suppliers and service providers and in committing MSE expenditure. Support and promote the MSE policies at all times.
Foster a culture of innovation and improvements and encourage ideas and suggestions from others.
Provide expertise and input to the implementation of the procurement and supply chain strategies. Provide regular in-depth analytic support to ensure the annual work plans are aligned with strategic objectives.
Deputising for the Head of System & Governance or Head of Operations as required or requested
Support colleagues to use specialist analytical techniques and software to drill down and interrogate information to support and enable the achievement of measurable savings.

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SO-COR-0412

Job locations

Southend

Comet Way

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 6GD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of role responsibilities and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of role responsibilities and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A good standard of education - i.e. GCSE or equivalent including English & Maths

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience on Procurement systems
Leadership experience

Desirable

CIPS or relevant procurement experience

Leadership

Essential

Experience of leading a team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A good standard of education - i.e. GCSE or equivalent including English & Maths

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience on Procurement systems
Leadership experience

Desirable

CIPS or relevant procurement experience

Leadership

Essential

Experience of leading a team

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).

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