Job summary
An excellent opportunity has become available in the procurement department for a hardworking and dedicated Procurement Analyst at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH). The trust requisite to analyse and assimilate data has grown in recent years and the need for additional support has become more evident.
We have an ambitious programme of improvement which will focus the need for new systems to increase internal productive efficiencies. This will in turn deliver significant improvements to front line services in all areas of the trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take lead in data analytics and assist the Procurement Efficiency Manager and others.
This will include validating, analysing, interpreting, presenting and promoting the data within and outside the Trust.
The post holder will also provide support to the Procurement Director and other senior colleagues, in providing detailed analysis describing the deliverables or end-benefits that are expected to accrue through various projects, identify the appropriate clinical and non-clinical metrics to illustrate this.
The post holder will have excellent data analytical skills.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department's procurement teams take responsibility for developing strategies to meet the procurement needs of individual directorates and the Trust as a whole, and for delivering measurable savings from revenue expenditure in line with the Trust's formal Savings Plan.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an analyst to join the Procurement department; a role which will be pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in any subject or extensive experience in an analytical post.
- A-Levels or equivalent standard qualification
- GCSE Maths and English C/4 Grade or above
Desirable
- MBA or MSC, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of interpreting analytical data as a major part of responsibilities
- Experience of managing/using SharePoint portal
- Willing to study SQL report writing as part of responsibilities
- Experience of managing systems
- Experience of supporting and delivering projects
- MS Excel at advanced level.
- Ability to work with figures and demonstrate numeracy
Desirable
- Experience of writing SQL reports and use of automation (excel Macros)
- Experience of working in Procurement setting
- Experience of dealing with Senior Stakeholders
- Experience of eProcurement landscape
- An understanding of the purchase to pay lifecycle
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex statistical information to senior managers
- Well-developed communication skills, verbal and written
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic management / supervision training
- SharePoint Power Query
- Report writing and Dashboard creation skills
Desirable
- Commercial negotiation training
- Project Management training
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in any subject or extensive experience in an analytical post.
- A-Levels or equivalent standard qualification
- GCSE Maths and English C/4 Grade or above
Desirable
- MBA or MSC, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of interpreting analytical data as a major part of responsibilities
- Experience of managing/using SharePoint portal
- Willing to study SQL report writing as part of responsibilities
- Experience of managing systems
- Experience of supporting and delivering projects
- MS Excel at advanced level.
- Ability to work with figures and demonstrate numeracy
Desirable
- Experience of writing SQL reports and use of automation (excel Macros)
- Experience of working in Procurement setting
- Experience of dealing with Senior Stakeholders
- Experience of eProcurement landscape
- An understanding of the purchase to pay lifecycle
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex statistical information to senior managers
- Well-developed communication skills, verbal and written
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic management / supervision training
- SharePoint Power Query
- Report writing and Dashboard creation skills
Desirable
- Commercial negotiation training
- Project Management training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
