Total 3 job vacancies by NHS Jobs

Your Responsibilities To support the Senior Buyer and Procurement Managers in thedelivery of the Cost Improvement Plan (C.I.P) and to ensure aneffective and efficient e-procurement service is provided to endusers. Provide a high level of customer service to both internal andexternal customers, using initiative to provide an effectiveprocurement service. Processing Non-Catalogue requisitions within an agreed time frame,ensuring that governance policies are adhered to and enforced,whilst continually reviewing requests to identify opportunities forcatalogue development and spotting trends to actively developfurther supplier contracts. Assist senior staff to implement change and seek to continuouslyimprove the service to our clients and enhance procurementexpertise What we're looking for General Duties: Generate purchase orders from approved requisitions assigned to the Buyers workflow daily, within the agreed SLA, and using the Trust e-Procurement IT System Make use of national contracts where available. Spot trends and analyse product usage to identify opportunities to increase contract coverage working closely with the Strategic Team. Ensure catalogues are fit for purpose and kept up to date, using available data to advise decisions Advise customers on Standing Financial Instructions, including procurement governance requirements Provide management information when required to support work of contracting teams to increase contract coverage using the appropriate Contract Management IT System. Participate in team building, training, and development. To build collaborative relationships: Communicate with and brief clinicians and other service users on costs and benefits associated with products/services. Seek to develop productive on-going relationships with end users and suppliers to achieve best value. Maintain regular contact with end users and suppliers; develop knowledge of service requirements and provide relevant information. Identify services that would increase the efficiency of those you support and take action to investigate and implement. Identify and network with contracting and materials management teams. Deal with urgent requests to ensure product availability to facilitate delivery of services, and adjust work plans and resources accordingly Align to WPL vision, procurement strategies, legislation, policies and procedures and work plans to deliver the agreed portfolio of procurement projects.

The positions are Monday - Friday (37.5 hrs per week). The successful candidates will be required to travel to multiple sites with some flexibility to work from home or office as per the needs of the business. You will lead on a portfolio of procurement contracts and projects across various category areas and be responsible for the purchase of goods, works and services. You will foster a professional and responsive client service and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver work plans. Youll work closely with Procurement Managers and others within the team to deliver on a challenging cost improvement programme by implementing change, collaborating suppliers and identifying opportunities to drive greater value.

The positions are Monday - Friday (37.5 hrs per week). The successful candidates will be required to travel to multiple sites with some flexibility to work from home or office as per the needs of the business. You will lead on a portfolio of procurement contracts and projects across various category areas and be responsible for the purchase of goods, works and services. You will foster a professional and responsive client service and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver work plans. Youll work closely with Procurement Managers and others within the team to deliver on a challenging cost improvement programme by implementing change, collaborating suppliers and identifying opportunities to drive greater value.