An NHS Trust we are working with, based in Essex, is looking for a Band 8c Category Lead for a minimum of 3 months on an interim basis. The role will start ASAP and will be involve hybrid working.
Main responsibilities:
Provide a proactive procurement service to the Division covering both strategic advice and operational support.
Lead on negotiations of complex, high value contracts for the procurement of capital and consumable items.
Ensure relevant policies and procedures exist and are applied in order to ensure proper governance of procurement.
Work closely with the Division to support them in reducing non-pay expenditure through the identification and realisation of cash releasing and cost avoidance financial savings in current and future financial years.
Undertake audits and assurance of procurement processes, savings delivery and suppliers.
Ensure that the Trust is compliant with all statutory and local policies/standards and procedures throughout the procurement process.
Update policies to reflect best practice and change in external legislation and internal governance.
Lead and develop strategies on new initiatives with emphasis on income generation and efficiency opportunities.
Skills/Experience required:
MCIPS – Corporate member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply;
Category management relevant to Clinical Services;
Project management qualification;
Experience of managing contracts or budgets above £10m;
Experience of developing complex contractual agreements;
NHS experience is essential
If this role is of interest and you meet the skills and experience expected, please send your CV and availability to toni.coates@finegreen.co.uk