Job summary
Are you you an experienced procurement professional ready to
make a real impact in healthcare services?
Synchronicity Care Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a Senior Procurement
Officer to join our forward-thinking Procurement Team.
In this exciting and pivotal role, you will lead and manage
end-to-end procurement processes across a wide range of goods and services,
supporting both clinical and non clinical teams. Youll ensure compliance with public sector
procurement regulations, deliver value for money, and support high-quality
patient care.
We can offer you a unique opportunity for you to broaden
your procurement career, with a platform to network, continue to develop your
skills and reputation in the region and help you to access onward training and
development.
The role is flexible working and we offer a hybrid approach.
For an informal chat please call or e-mail Julie
Warnett, Associate Director of Procurement on 07342071151 or email julie.warnett@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have demonstratable experience
within public sector procurement in tendering, facilitating procurement
projects and developing procurement forward plans.
Responsible for the successful procurement of goods and
services engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver excellent
patient care. This will include complex
procurement projects through facilitation of tendering exercises and utilising
framework agreements where appropriate.
The ideal candidate will act as an advocate to drive
improvements in the development and implementation of procurement
documentation, policies and ways of working to achieve best practice and
compliance.
Mentoring and supporting other members of the procurement
team, to develop their knowledge and skills to progress and improve performance
developing and enhancing your management and leadership skills.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will lead and manage end-to-end procurement
processes and contract negotiations with tendering requirements across a wide
range of goods and services, supporting both clinical and non-clinical teams.
Youll ensure full compliance with public sector procurement
regulations and Trust governance to not
only deliver value for money but to support high-quality patient care through
strategic sourcing.
The role will develop and maintain robust procurement plans
aligned with service needs and Trust priorities whilst building strong
relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive service
improvement.
For further information on the main job
duties/responsibilities please head to the Job Description and Person
Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will lead and manage end-to-end procurement
processes and contract negotiations with tendering requirements across a wide
range of goods and services, supporting both clinical and non-clinical teams.
Youll ensure full compliance with public sector procurement
regulations and Trust governance to not
only deliver value for money but to support high-quality patient care through
strategic sourcing.
The role will develop and maintain robust procurement plans
aligned with service needs and Trust priorities whilst building strong
relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive service
improvement.
For further information on the main job
duties/responsibilities please head to the Job Description and Person
Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working within a large, complex procurement environment, ability to demonstrate sound knowledge in:
- Working knowledge and fully conversant with the Procurement legislations and their application within a public sector procurement environment.
- Proven experience of managing large, complex procurement programme that cut across a variety of stakeholders.
- Change management.
- Relationship management.
- Project management.
- Data analysis.
- Presentation skills.
- Staff development and guidance.
- Proven experience of delivery year on year on strategic targets and objectives.
- Experience of day to day line management of staff.
Special Requirements
Essential
- A positive, enthusiastic, supportive team player
- The ability to work from and travel between any SCL and Trust locations
Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPS Qualified (or close to completion) (Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) or significant equivalent experience.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C (or equivalent)
- Evidence of continued professional development including in the areas of procurement and contract management.
Desirable
- Management / Leadership Qualification (CMI Level 5, Foundation Degree) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the post demands of the post.
- Project Management Qualification (such as, PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime 2024 and their application within the public sector. This knowledge must be underpinned by theory and experience.
- Working knowledge of National Procurement Strategies and associated plans.
- Experience in the development of strong stakeholder relationships, with the skills to on-board and motive stakeholders throughout programme of work.
- Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience.
- Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving complex issues.
- IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word,, Excel and Power point.
- Must be pragmatic, structured & adaptable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working within a large, complex procurement environment, ability to demonstrate sound knowledge in:
- Working knowledge and fully conversant with the Procurement legislations and their application within a public sector procurement environment.
- Proven experience of managing large, complex procurement programme that cut across a variety of stakeholders.
- Change management.
- Relationship management.
- Project management.
- Data analysis.
- Presentation skills.
- Staff development and guidance.
- Proven experience of delivery year on year on strategic targets and objectives.
- Experience of day to day line management of staff.
Special Requirements
Essential
- A positive, enthusiastic, supportive team player
- The ability to work from and travel between any SCL and Trust locations
Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPS Qualified (or close to completion) (Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) or significant equivalent experience.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C (or equivalent)
- Evidence of continued professional development including in the areas of procurement and contract management.
Desirable
- Management / Leadership Qualification (CMI Level 5, Foundation Degree) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the post demands of the post.
- Project Management Qualification (such as, PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime 2024 and their application within the public sector. This knowledge must be underpinned by theory and experience.
- Working knowledge of National Procurement Strategies and associated plans.
- Experience in the development of strong stakeholder relationships, with the skills to on-board and motive stakeholders throughout programme of work.
- Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience.
- Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving complex issues.
- IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word,, Excel and Power point.
- Must be pragmatic, structured & adaptable.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address
The Centre For Health
Traynor Way
Whitehouse Business Park
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 2RU
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
