Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Category Specialist to join our team on a National basis. The salary on offer is from £38,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience, with eligibility for our bonus scheme of up to 10%, and a 6% matched pension.
This opportunity is great for a candidate with a knowledge of public sector procurement looking to take a step up in to a large, national organisation. NHSPS is passionate about supporting the NHS in delivering excellent patient care. As such we look to hire for attitude and train for skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with change and ambiguity and be comfortable with pushing back and testing ideas. We encourage exploring new ways of working and strive to continually improve. As such, this opportunity is great for a candidate with a knowledge of public sector procurement looking to take a step up in to a large, national organisation.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the most effective spend of public money across NHS PS portfolio and utilise procurement systems and methodologies to support the delivery of procurement processes. Undertaking research and gaining insights from procurement knowledge pool, the role holder will identify best practice solutions to develop innovations that support the delivery of cost improvements and benefits to customers both internal/external. They will develop good working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, quickly building rapport and seeking support from category leads, and other category specialist & managers as required; whilst supporting the development and implementation of category plans and implement generate savings and efficiency.
You will be responsible for the end to end delivery of assigned procurement projects and or work streams, working simultaneously and across multiple customer accounts in line with the latest public procurement regulations and supporting activities by updating plans, actions, reports and risk logs. Understanding the process for conducting opportunity assessment reviews and support the delivery of these through undertaking required actions such as data analysis is key, as is preparation of PCR 2015 tender and contract documents and manage the analysis of complex returns for high value contracts.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Relevant experience within a public sector procurement department
- Excellent accuracy and the ability to interpret data and translate into action plans
- Good interpersonal and engagement skills with the ability to build rapport with all stakeholders
- A clear, concise communicator both oral and written with total commitment to service and delivering excellence.
- Understanding of the added value of a professional procurement team
- Independent and accountable and motivated by challenges
- End to end knowledge of procurement processes
- Proficient knowledge of PCR 2015 procurement principles
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) (or willing to work towards) is desirable
We understand how important life is outsid of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
- 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave
- A Smarter Working Programme, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
- Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop & progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
If you do ever need a little bit of extra help we have a great employee assistance programme, financial well-being support and access to great discounts with leading high street names with the bluelight discount card.
Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
Best of luck with your application!