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Carbon 60 is looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist for its public sector client based in Bristol

Pay rate is £23.53ph PAYE

Working hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Job Purpose

To provide professional, legally compliant advice and support leading to robust procurement processes and commercial outcomes for designated categories

Lead on the implementation of major sections of the commercial/procurement category plan and lead a programme of significant commercial/procurement projects and re-engineering processes

To provide expert advice and guidance to elected Members, Service Directors & employees

Design, implement & manage major procurement processes, leading a programme of significant commercial/procurement projects and re-engineering processes.

Job accountabilities

Lead on specific allocated medium/higher value/risk procurement and tendering and associated commercial and contract management arrangements to deliver procurement exercises effectively.

To utilise market knowledge, data & procurement expertise to identify and deliver commercial opportunities and solutions

Provide professional procurement advice and support and the council's commercial assurance framework, promoting the development of a commercial approach with key stakeholders.

Constructively engage with Services to ensure that commercial acumen is applied in how procurement and contracts are established.

To advise on the adequacy of Health & Safety policies as submitted by providers during procurement competitions.

Provide advice and support in managing strategic aspects of category related contract management, including engagement at supplier meetings, performance reviews, coordination of management information, and negotiation approaches.

Undertake analysis of the council's spend data, in order to identify patterns of purchasing, opportunities for savings and instances of non-compliant behaviour.

Undertake research and analysis to inform and report appropriately on a strategic view of the market(s) within designated category.

To proactively support and contribute to the ongoing development and currency of guidance and documentation associated with the Strategic Procurement and Supplier Relationship Service ensuring model delivery.

Manage, develop and support Category Support Officers to successfully achieve the objectives of the service and wider council.

Build, develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders both internal and external. to ensure high quality outcomes in support of the council's objectives while building best practice.

For further details please call Andrew on 07734743454

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Procurement Specialist

Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 37 hours a week
Rate: £28 umbrella an hour (£23 PAYE an hour)
Working arrangement: Predominantly working from home with a mandatory day in the office

Bristol City Council are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their Social Care Service. As a Procurement Specialist you will:

• Provide professional, legally compliant advice and support leading to robust procurement processes and commercial outcomes for designated categories which allows the achievement of value for money, high stakeholder satisfaction and supports the delivery of objectives
• Utilise market knowledge, data and procurement expertise to identify and deliver commercial opportunities and solutions
• Provide advice and support in managing strategic aspects of category related contract management, including engagement at supplier meetings, performance reviews, coordination of management information and negotiation approaches

Requirements

• MCIPS qualified
• Experience in public sector social care procurement
• Good working knowledge of UK public procurement regulations and EU Procurement Directives
• Analytical and research skills

Interim Head of Finance & Procurement role
We are looking to speak with qualified finance candidates who have local government experience/ S151 experience for initially a 6-month opportunity. To drive continuous improvement in the finance and procurement functions, support a range of organisation-wide projects, and support and influence strategic decision-making at the highest levels. The Head of Finance & Procurement is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), which includes heads of functions from across the Service, who work together, and alongside the executive Leadership Team (ELT), to oversee the shape and direction of the Service and ensure that legal responsibilities are being met. In addition to being a member of SLT, the Head of Finance & Procurement will be specifically responsible for strategic and operational finance and procurement.
Salary and working arrangements:

• £95k to £100k per annum
• 6-months initially (the current incumbent is leaving December 2024)
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements- (preference on 2-3 days a week on site)
• We are looking to speak with candidates who have worked within the public sector at a senior level, most likely to be step-up or step-across candidates from Local Authorities, Blue Light, or related non-profit organisations.

With this in mind, comprehensive role responsibilities are detailed in the job description, and priorities include:

• Being accountable for all Section 151 responsibilities in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 and subsequent legislation and representing the CFO / Chief Executive Officer as required (including budget setting, and the close down of accounts).
  
• Provide strategic financial and procurement advice and direction for the Chief Financial Officer / Chief Executive Officer, ensuring that all statutory requirements are being adhered to.
  
• Demonstrating positive strategic leadership, working as a member of the SLT, securing the improvement and transformation of processes and service throughout the organisation with a key emphasis on value for money and community satisfaction.
  
• Leading, enabling and being wholly accountable for the functions for which they are responsible, in accordance with the Service's strategic planning, strategy and supporting business plans.
  
• Developing and implementing strategies to deliver the organisation's strategic objectives sustainably and in the public interest.
  
• Enabling the effective strategic leadership of the organisation, maintaining focus on its purpose and vision through rigorous analysis, horizon scanning and challenge.

The candidate

• The successful candidate will manage an overall budget of circa £130m per annum. In addition to becoming an effective member of SLT, the successful candidate will design and implement a continuous improvement strategy that will drive ongoing enhancements in the finance and procurement functions.
  
• Candidates will need to hold a CCAB qualification or equivalent and be technically capable of performing the statutory responsibilities of the role.
  
  
• The dual aspect of the role is important, ie: the ability to interact with the leadership team and work across the organisation, as well as having the ability to work with non-financial colleagues and turn financial data into actionable intelligence.
  
  

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Purchasing Administrator

£26,000 to £28,000 per annum, Mon - Fri : 37.50 hours per week, BS34 Bradley Stoke, Bristol, Pension, Holiday, Life cover, EAP, Private Health Cover, parking plus more

A global manufacturer within a multi-billion pound turnover and with a clear vision of further growth are looking to recruit a purchasing administrator to join their supply chain team. Operating across 40 countries with 212 sites globally, this opportunity is not to be missed for your future career progression.

This position as purchasing administrator will see you :

• Placing and maintain purchase orders of materials
• Managing suppliers and booking requests
• Support the management of aged inventory
• Administering stock check and inventory control
• To support a Supply chain lead in supply chain improvements
• General department administration
• Build / Maintain supplier relationships

The successfully candidate working within the purchasing administrators role will have a need to hold a similar background within manufacturing or supplier based business, ideally hold MRP or ERP systems experience, and be a key team player. This role would be the ideal position for someone who has worked as a supply chain administrator, purchaser or procurement administrator.

This purchasing administrators opportunity will see you working within a supportive team of 3 where you will be provided with full training and investment. Further progression is available long term within this forward thinking business. Be a valued team member within this supply chain team and progress today.

Benefits include :

• Subsidised Staff Canteen
• Shopping discount hub
• EAP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Health Scheme with AXA
• Life cover - lump sum death benefit of 6 times basic salary
• Personal Pension Plan
• Secure car park
• 25 days holiday Plus Bank Holidays
• 37.50 hour week, Monday to Friday

Apply today for immediate consideration - you can also apply direct to richard.hughes@travail.co.uk.

For further information, please feel free to call Richard Hughes on 0117 934 9770 / 07778150198.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Purchasing Administrator

£26,000 to £28,000 per annum, Mon - Fri : 37.50 hours per week, BS34 Bradley Stoke, Bristol, Pension, Holiday, Life cover, EAP, Private Health Cover, parking plus more

A global manufacturer within a multi-billion pound turnover and with a clear vision of further growth are looking to recruit a purchasing administrator to join their supply chain team. Operating across 40 countries with 212 sites globally, this opportunity is not to be missed for your future career progression.

This position as purchasing administrator will see you :

• Placing and maintain purchase orders of materials
• Managing suppliers and booking requests
• Support the management of aged inventory
• Administering stock check and inventory control
• To support a Supply chain lead in supply chain improvements
• General department administration
• Build / Maintain supplier relationships

The successfully candidate working within the purchasing administrators role will have a need to hold a similar background within manufacturing or supplier based business, ideally hold MRP or ERP systems experience, and be a key team player. This role would be the ideal position for someone who has worked as a supply chain administrator, purchaser or procurement administrator.

This purchasing administrators opportunity will see you working within a supportive team of 3 where you will be provided with full training and investment. Further progression is available long term within this forward thinking business. Be a valued team member within this supply chain team and progress today.

Benefits include :

• Subsidised Staff Canteen
• Shopping discount hub
• EAP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Health Scheme with AXA
• Life cover - lump sum death benefit of 6 times basic salary
• Personal Pension Plan
• Secure car park
• 25 days holiday Plus Bank Holidays
• 37.50 hour week, Monday to Friday

Apply today for immediate consideration - you can also apply direct to richard.hughes@travail.co.uk.

For further information, please feel free to call Richard Hughes on 0117 934 9770 / 07778150198.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please view the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents for further details on the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Supply Services Team based at North Bristol NHS Trust and play a pivotal role in supporting the Wards Stock and Pharmacy Inventory in the Hospital.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring that accurate ward stock holding at ward levels is processed and well maintained as well as maintaining good control of the Pharmacy Inventory, keeping accurate levels, avoiding waste and managing suitable stock.

It's an exciting time to join us as we are committed to developing High Quality Improvements within a team where you can be Proud to Belong.

To understand more about what it's like to work in Pharmacy at NBT - check out this video

Under the guidance of the Distribution and Ward Stock Services Lead supervise the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy Distribution and Ward Stock Services team in line with Trust policies, ensuring safe and secure storage, and supply of medicines at all times to provide effective, timely and high-quality patient centred service is always provided.

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of staff and workload of the Pharmacy Distribution team on a day-to-day basis to ensure a safe, effective, timely and high-quality patient centred service is always provided.



Participates in audits, both internal and external, including Government lead Inspections of services and facilities by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in relation to the Departments Wholesaler Dealers Authorisation (WDA ) ensuring continued maintenance of current licenses within Pharmacy.

To oversee all aspects of administration involved with the Pharmacy Distribution and Ward Stock at North Bristol NHS Trust.

To be responsible for all aspects of HR and recruitment (including but not limited to staff appraisals, sickness absence management, capabilities and disciplinary procedures and processes as required by the Trust).

The Pharmacy Department within the Brunel building is modern, with excellent facilities, and currently requires staff to be available to work shifts between the hours of 08:00 - 19:00 from Monday to Friday, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9-17.

Please view the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents for further details on the role.


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

Your new company
We are currently working with a Public Sector organisation to help recruit two Procurement Managers to join their Strategic Procurement team. They help to deliver public services across the local area, making a positive impact on the community and lives of the residents.

Your new role
Reporting into the Head of Procurement, you'll be leading the organisation's approach to the procurement of goods, works & services efficiently within the complex regulatory environment of public sector procurement.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide a strategic relationship with the senior management teams for each of the directorates in the provision of a procurement service. This will include working with managers and commissioning officers to ensure that all directorate level procurement activities are properly managed.

One role will cover; Transport/ Fleet, Regeneration, Housing, Construction, Maintenance, Commercial Estate - and the other will cover: Adult& Children's Social Care, Education & Public Health

What you'll need to succeed

• A relevant degree or procurement & supply chain qualification (CIPS Level 6)
• A broad understanding of the public sector procurement and Public Contract Regulations 2015
• Working across the end-to-end procurement process
• Experience working closely with and advising Senior Leadership
• Experience in construction procurement is desirable
• Confident communication, stakeholder & supplier management skills

What you'll get in return

• A salary of up to £49,498
• A hybrid working pattern; fortnightly travel to the office & ad-hoc visits (Bristol area)
• Competitive public sector pension
• Generous holiday allowance

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company
We have partnered with an organisation who are a values-driven procurement company dedicated to making a positive impact on communities. They specialise in providing strategic procurement advice and solutions to various industries such as schools, charities, and the wider public sector. They prioritise their employees' well-being and professional growth, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Their core values - integrity, excellence, passion, and respect - guide their daily operations and interactions whilst believing in empowering their team members, offering opportunities for continuous learning and development. Join them now, where your contributions will be valued, and you'll be part of a mission-driven company committed to creating meaningful change.
Your new role
The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of procurement consultancy service and acting as the lead procurement consultant for various consultancy projects and commissions. The role requires a good understanding and experience of public procurement regulations (PCR2015), as well as strategic and operational procurement in a non-PCR2015 environment. The role involves working across the public, private, and third sectors.

• Managing the delivery of consultancy services across various high-profile accounts.
• Leading on managed procurements on behalf of customers across various categories.
• Undertaking a full procurement maturity assessment and diagnosing opportunities to improve procurement outcomes.
• Developing Procurement Strategies, Policies, Processes, and Procedures from scratch and implementing them across organisations.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement at a Strategic and/or Operational Level.
• Excellent understanding of PCR2015 public sector procurement.
• Proficient in project management of end-to-end Tender processes
• CIPS level 4, or working towards
• Must be able to commute to Southwest

What you'll get in return

• Fixed term assignment with opportunity to go on permanently
• Flexible working, offered on a remote basis, but will need to commute when required
• Great company culture

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Please note we are recruiting for 1x position in the Sourcing and Procurement Science Team. Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday Thursday 18th July 2024. If shortlisted you will be required to attend the Government Commercial Function virtual assessment centre, on the 14th of August 2024 this will be a one day session which will test various aspects of your commercial ability and acumen. If you are successful at the Assessment centre, you will be invited to a panel interview to be held on or around 29th August 2024 – subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact Emma Rowe-Jones (Assistant Director Sourcing and Procurement) at emma.rowe-jones@nhsbt.nhs.uk.

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice. This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Friday 28th June 2024. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Government Commercial Function virtual assessment (ADC) either on 15th or 16th July – subject to confirmation. Successful candidates at ADC will be invited to Interviews which are anticipated to be held week commencing 29th July 2024 – subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact Lola Odumosu, Executive Assistant at lola.odumosu@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Your new company
Working for a non-profit company working in the Physics field company based in Bristol. A fun working environment with offices in the USA, India and Scandinavia, Employing 500 people that is looking to grow.

Your new role
- 6 month Fixed term Contract with a possibility to extend.
- Establish a group procurement governance framework and establish an education programme to ensure colleagues globally understand the framework.
- Negotiate contracts working with Finance, Legal and contract owners.
Undertake all procurement activity in full accordance with the legal (legislation, commercial and contract law) environment and our sustainability requirements.
- Working closely with the Legal team to ensure contracts are reviewed in a timely manner.
- Ensure all procurement processes are fit for purpose across the company.
- Working with contract owners in advance to help with a proactive approach to renewals ahead of time.
- Monitor supplier performance in collaboration with the contract owner.

What you'll need to succeed
- Strong work ethic and people skills.
- Negotiation skills - proficient in negotiating contracts.
- Stakeholder management
- Proven work experience as a Procurement specialist



What you'll get in return
- Flexible working options are available.
- 35 hour week
- Hybrid/ remote work
- Flexibility to plan own diary
- Open door policies in a diverse and inclusive working environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an exciting new opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist to provide pharmacy homecare and procurement services across the South West.

The post will be hosted by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust, but will support all NHS Trusts in the South West agreement to provide enhanced homecare and procurement services across the region.

The role will form part of a small team with Quality Assurance, Data Analyst and Administrator colleagues, delivering focused work agreed at a regional level, but in line with National strategic objectives.

• Working in conjunction with regional NHS hospitals to provide assurance of the safe procurement of medicines which sit outside the scope of the Commercial Medicines Unit and NHSE contracting
processes.
• Providing support for regional primary care procurement functions.
• Providing regional activity analysis influencing national objectives such as audit of wholesaler performance and national eCommerce uptake.
• Working in conjunction with regional NHS organisations to switch homecare suppliers when necessary, conduct associated compliance audits and financial analysis.
• Providing training for individual Trusts to optimise the use of Exend Plus and future digital enhancements.
• Delivery of training, such as core content of the internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) curriculum, in turn promoting best practice aligned to national agendas.
• Attendance at SPM sub-groups such as clinical pharmacy managers and MSO networks.
• Ensure all work undertaken minimises risk and maximises patient safety associated with the purchase of medicines and services.
• Keep up to date with appropriate regulations pertaining to procurement of medicines, including knowledge of Public Procurement regulations, Good Distribution Practice and Good Clinical Practice.
• Implement best practice standards for procurement of medicines in the NHS through the development of guidance, audit, training, mentoring and advice.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jan 2024

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For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

An opportunity has arisen for an Interim Director of Procurement for Bristol and Weston Procurement Consortium which provides all procurement support to both University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) and North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT).

BWPC is a team of circa. 50 procurement professionals and manages a spend of circa.£500m on behalf of its consortium partners. We are in the midst of implementing SAP as a new procurement system across both Trusts and are looking for an Interim Director to lead the team through this period of change whilst providing business as usual support to our partners in the delivery of their strategic aims and operational compliance and savings targets.

In this role the successful candidate will :
• Lead a modern purchasing and supply organisation that is focused on delivering benefits from service consolidation and the purchasing power of the two acute trusts, regional procurement network and the wider NHS Supply Chain arrangements.
• Maintain a strategic focus that is centred on the long-term goals for delivering a “best in class” supply chain and that raises the standards of NHS procurement
• Organise and manage the resources within the team to deliver against the recently issued Procurement Strategy which was developed in support of the strategic priorities of each of the Acute Trust partners
• Improve on key performance indicators for the service in line with the nationally established core measures.
• Be accountable for the financial management of the Purchasing Consortium’s c£2.7m operating budget, rebasing annually to determine the apportionment of costs for member organisations to fully represent the service provision

This role is collaborated across two Organisations that includes North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.



For further information, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification relating to the role being advertised.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Jan 2024