Total 6 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in sheffield s35

Your new role

A new and exciting opportunity as a Procurement Manager for a recognised Public Sector entity within the Sheffield area. As Procurement Manager, you will provide a centre of procurement expertise, advice and guidance to the wider business on the correct processes, procedures and regulations to follow.

The role will act as part of the Finance Management team to ensure that key requirements are met in supporting the Head of Finance.

Key Duties include;

• To obtain maximum value from frameworks and from the relationship with external organisations.
• Lead process improvements in the purchase to pay process, including arranging cross-functional meetings as required.
• Facilitate the tendering of contracts to ensure compliance with legislation as well as financial regulations. Ensure that the required number of quotes are obtained / attached to the requisition, in order to comply with financial regulations.
• Manage a small procurement team, giving support and direction to the team, setting and monitoring objectives and personal development plans.
• Oversee the maintenance of the procurement system, including accurate supplier Masterfile data
• Supplier base management, including compliance with Modern Slavery Act
• Providing reporting & Business Partnering to the wider business, including issuing supplier spend reports and identifying / following up on opportunities for cost savings
• To develop the Service Level Agreement for the Procurement function and monitor the performance against this.
• Develop and implement the Procurement Strategy in line with the business strategy and monitor progress in delivering this.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a similar role within the public sector is essential.
• Role holders will have a high level of professional competence and knowledge and are likely to have a degree or equivalent qualification (CIPS/MCIPS) and senior professional experience gained through progressively more demanding and influential work areas, as well as demonstrating success in an important specialist area.
• People management skills are desirable, but not essential.
• Sufficient knowledge and aptitude to create new procedures and working practices and develop future strategies is required.
• Knowledge of project management techniques would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

A rate of £22 - £25 per hour will be on offer with the role also expected to be made permanent for the right candidate, there will be an excellent holiday allowance and benefits package on offer.

Hybrid and flexible working options are available, with the office based in Sheffield.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is experienced in buying and procurement and has knowledge and understanding of procurement regulations, legislation and processes to ensure compliance

• Can monitor and manage contracts, liaising with colleagues across the organisation to ensure appropriate feedback and quality assurance is undertaken

• Can effectively contribute to the Trust’s procurement strategy and lead on the delivery of the agreed action plan

• Can produce appropriate reports in liaison with your line manager to inform the executive of performance against the action plan

• May hold a procurement and contract management accreditation/qualification e.g. CIPS

• Can actively engage with the market to ensure that the Trust drives value for money

• Will effectively contribute to the operations team, showing a flexible and supportive approach

What the school offers its staff

In return the successful candidate will:

• Be a member of the Trust Central Team and join a strong and dynamic team of professionals across our organisation

• Receive access to a range of professional development opportunities and appropriate apprenticeship levy funded programmes

• Have access to the local government pension scheme and terms and conditions aligned to the National Joint Council for Local Government Services

• Have access to support through our staff wellbeing charter and employee assistance programme

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

This role will work closely with and support the Head of Procurement Operations and other colleagues in Procurement Operations Team to build effective working relationships with the specialist category teams within NOE CPC, external NHS customers and supplier organisations. Experience of working in an operational procurement role with an organisation which is required to comply with the UK Public Contracts Regulations is highly desirable although not a necessity. The role will involve a mix of office-based and home working, with occasional travel required for off-site meetings and training. For a further discussion regarding this role, please contact Natalie Ledger on 0114 2127435 **Please note any correspondence following application will be sent via trac.jobs & the Trust's Resourcing Team**

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Support the procurement team to deliver a fully operational and effective purchasing and supply service for NOE CPC, delivering ongoing cost efficiencies and benefits to Stakeholders and their customers. To carry out operational tasks associated with the procurement of goods and services, and effectively contribute towards NOE CPCs value for money and cash releasing saving targets. A wholly NHS owned organisation NOE CPC brings together a wealth of experience, understanding and knowledge, providing collaborative procurement and commercial solutions to the wider NHS and is one of the leading players in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England. We work with our customers both collectively and individually to build an understanding of what they and their patients need. We then use our expertise to deliver procurement, contracts and framework solutions that drive down costs and provide better customer and patient experiences. NOE CPC is striving to support these changes. We are part of the NHS and we understand the NHS. We recognise the challenges health organisations are facing and are committed to working with them to improve value for money and in turn support front line patient care. Our expertise in public procurement provides the support and tools necessary for making informed purchasing decisions. We aim to improve efficiency in health care organisations, save them time and money, offer flexibility and choice, and ultimately to improve the care offered to patients and service users. Our commitment to the NHS is driven by a wish to improve quality in all we do. NHS Supply Chain Facilities and Office Solutions NOE CPC were successful in resecuring an existing service contract and expanding its scope providing the opportunity to provide the NHS Supply Chain Category Management Service for Facilities and Office Solutions following a recent tender process. This involves managing the national procurement of several categories including Paper Hygiene, Textiles, Janitorial Pulp, Office Supplies and Furniture We provide compliance through commitment and partnership, doing so by drawing on our rich and varied capabilities as well as strength of relationships with our members and suppliers. The NHS is having to change to meet expectations of better care, improved information sharing and more choice, all delivered on a tighter budget.