Job summary
Are you you an experienced Procurement Officer 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 Procurement and
Sourcing Officer to join our forward-thinking Procurement Team.
In this exciting and pivotal role, you will lead on
procuring goods and service which directly impact the improvement of patient
care.
The role is flexible working and we offer a hybrid approach.
For an informal chat please call or e-mail Jena
Robson, Senior Procurement Manager on jena.robson@nhs.net 07584774264
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have demonstratable experience
within public sector procurement inline with current Procurement
legislation.
Responsible for procuring goods and services
engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver excellent patient care.
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 Procurement Officer is part of CDD Services and is
responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient and professional
procurement service that delivers on-going cost efficiencies, quality and
service benefits through the facilitation of Request for Quotation exercises,
under and over threshold tendering exercises as well as utilising framework
agreements where appropriate.
The Procurement Officer will also have responsibility, with
the support of the Senior Procurement Officer, for the operational planning and
prioritisation with an aligned business area, assessing stakeholder
requirements throughout.
The post holder will support the provision of
sound advice concerning successful contracting within a public procurement
environment and Trust / or other consortium member organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Procurement Officer is part of CDD Services and is
responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient and professional
procurement service that delivers on-going cost efficiencies, quality and
service benefits through the facilitation of Request for Quotation exercises,
under and over threshold tendering exercises as well as utilising framework
agreements where appropriate.
The Procurement Officer will also have responsibility, with
the support of the Senior Procurement Officer, for the operational planning and
prioritisation with an aligned business area, assessing stakeholder
requirements throughout.
The post holder will support the provision of
sound advice concerning successful contracting within a public procurement
environment and Trust / or other consortium member organisations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions.
- Understanding of the UK Contract Regulations and its application within public sector procurement.
- Understanding and active working experience of leading under/over threshold public sector quotation and tendering requirements and the ability to apply the Treaty Principals as set out in the UK Contract Regulations/Law.
- Experience of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions.
- Experience in the development of stakeholder relationships to facilitate controlled project progression.
- Experience of working to both agreed individual and team targets.
- Experience of analysing basic information and spend data to support decision making.
- Experience of participating in group meetings to achieved a set outcome.
- Experience of supporting the identification of service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
- CIPS Level 4 Qualification or working towards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions.
- Understanding of the UK Contract Regulations and its application within public sector procurement.
- Understanding and active working experience of leading under/over threshold public sector quotation and tendering requirements and the ability to apply the Treaty Principals as set out in the UK Contract Regulations/Law.
- Experience of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions.
- Experience in the development of stakeholder relationships to facilitate controlled project progression.
- Experience of working to both agreed individual and team targets.
- Experience of analysing basic information and spend data to support decision making.
- Experience of participating in group meetings to achieved a set outcome.
- Experience of supporting the identification of service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
- CIPS Level 4 Qualification or working towards
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
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)
