Senior Procurement Specialist General Indirects

Job Description

Mid-Senior procurement role in a large public sector clientProcurement activities working on a large transformationClient DetailsPublic SectorDescription2.1 Develop and implement the strategy for a varied purchasing portfolio consisting of Goods, Services and Works, ensuring that all procurement is undertaken in accordance with European Public Procurement Regulations, Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and operational requirements of the organisation.2.2 Identify and negotiate the most effective level and method of purchase to meet the needs of the customer and deliver significant savings and service enhancements expressed in financial or other terms. Ensure data, product catalogues and systems reflect contracted prices.2.3 Produce non pay procurement and or capital plans setting priorities with clinical and non-clinical specialities.2.4 Provide input into the Trusts Procurement Strategy and business plan as required and support its implementation organisation-wide. Develop policies and procedures aligned to the Strategy.2.5 Deliver commercially robust contracts with significant benefits to the organisation and any future cohorts or collaborations, meeting key performance and savings targets on time and in full and highlight any discrepancies.2.6 Act as the Procurement divisional lead for the acquisition of consumables, equipment and services, producing annual non-pay procurement plans to deliver savings.2.7 Head project, pre-tender and tender assessment meetings which may include trials and evaluations.2.8 Manage markets, suppliers and product research in order to determine optimum buying policies for product/service areas.2.9 Benchmark non-pay through the use of spend analysis tools and professional networks, to develop annual non-pay procurement plans that ensure the organisation is receiving best prices for its products and services at all times and without adverse impact to quality.2.10 Establish and maintain close working relationships with, divisional managers, budget holders, suppliers/contractors and other relevant bodies as appropriate.2.11 Monitor service and individual performance levels and ensure the timely provision of a quality service responsive in all aspects of customer needs.2.12 Effectively utilise the available purchasing resource to maximise performance and outputs.2.13 Participate in audits and bench marking surveys to evidence performance and compliance.2.14 Develop networks with other procurement professionals across the region.2.15 Manage all staff reporting and recommend on training and development needs to ensure staff are appropriately trained.2.16 Responsible for the recruitment and selection of staff, staff performance appraisal and the monitoring of workload and achievement of targets.2.17 Deputise for the Head of Procurement. Undertake any other assignments as allocated by the Deputy Director of Finance and or Head of Operational Procurement in the interests of the Departments service to all customers.ProfileSignificant purchasing/contracting experienceNon-pay planning with record of demonstrable financial savings achievedAbility to lead,manage and develop a teamExperience of supply chain management, models and process (JiT/MRP etc.)Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individualIs non-judgementalMotivated to be genuinely kind and caringHelps and co-operates with colleaguesJob OfferAn excellent working environmentAn opportunity to work on a large transformationA competitive public sector salary & pension packageAn opportunity to deputise at Head of levelDiscounts & Benefits Required skills

Keyskills :
OJEU/PCR2015/Indirect Procurement/Procurement