WPL is a collaborative function providing joined up end-to-end procurement and supply chain services for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and supports wider regional NHS procurement. WPL offers its customers an agile and responsive approach to deliver best value for money and efficient procurement services – enabling our hospitals to perform better and deliver better patient outcomes.

ABOUT THE TEAM

It’s an exciting time to join the team as we start to focus our attention on recovering from the challenges faced both post-pandemic and from other global external factors. The Clinical Strategic Procurement Team looks after all the indirect spend categories that impact patient care. Our stakeholders have demanding objectives and we play a key part in delivering the best possible commercial outcomes. We contribute to the NHS’s Cost Improvement Programme and we are passionate about building strong relationships with our suppliers to implement contracts that truly deliver for our hospitals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This role is a strategic position that requires the very best Stakeholder Management skills, a thorough knowledge of tendering, contract drafting and contract management. The Procurement Specialist will take ownership of their own projects covering multiple divisions across all WPL sites with the opportunity to support the wider clinical team. A flexible working approach is offered with this role which would be well suited to someone with a strong and demonstrable skill set within procurement, looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment.

To understand the role in more detail please read the Candidate Pack document attached.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or able to demonstrate an equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Expertise in Contract Management and EU Procurement obtained through further formal training and significant experience.
• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles.
• Experience of working within the public sector or major corporation procurement.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

WPL recognises and rewards staff, as an employee you are our greatest asset. Our employees are eligible for all standard NHS terms and conditions of service including a generous NHS pension scheme and a wide range of competitive benefits and services, including access to numerous discounts on goods and services and support for your wellbeing from our occupational health team.

As a company we offer flexible work locations across the trusts hospitals and flexible working patterns will be considered against the needs of the service. We offer learning and development opportunities to progress and be promoted in your career as we believe you deserve the support to do your job to your best ability.

ABOUT WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LTD

Wessex NHS Procurement Ltd is a joint venture subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. WPL provides end to end Procurement and Supply Chain services, including strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering, contract and inventory management, distribution and materials management in to hospitals in Basingstoke, Winchester, Andover and Southampton. All our hospital locations offer nearby green spaces, local historical attractions and National Parks right on our doorstep.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name Kate Penfield Job title Procurement Manager Email address Kate.penfield@uhs.nhs.uk