Procurement Officer

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

To undertake designated procurement activity, including investigative projects and the conduct of competitive quotation and tender exercises.

Liaises with Senior Trust Officers, Procurement and Supply Chain Staff, Trust requisitioners, Clinicians, budget holders, Suppliers, Collaborative Procurement Hub, NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC), Department of Health, Internal and External Audit.

Main duties of the job

The Procurement Officer directly supports the Head of Procurement and Senior Procurement team in establishing and managing effective, and fit for purpose supply/service agreements. Responsible for the management of specific categories within the Procurement portfolio to meet the needs of the Trust's strategy, customer base requirements, maximise value for money whilst ensuring compliance with EU Procurement Legislation, UK Law and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.

Please note that this role is based at Trafalgar House, Dudley as part of the Procurement Team for Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Date posted

14 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5957368-A

Job locations

Trafalgar House

King Street

Dudley

DY2 8PS


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified or willing to study to CIPS L3 Certificate
  • Good standard of Maths and English

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in Procurement setting
  • Experience working with e-Procurement systems

Skills

Essential

  • Good level of Communication
  • Customer focused
  • Data Analysis/Investigation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified or willing to study to CIPS L3 Certificate
  • Good standard of Maths and English

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in Procurement setting
  • Experience working with e-Procurement systems

Skills

Essential

  • Good level of Communication
  • Customer focused
  • Data Analysis/Investigation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Trafalgar House

King Street

Dudley

DY2 8PS


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Trafalgar House

King Street

Dudley

DY2 8PS


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Category Manager

Qasim Majeed

qasim.majeed@nhs.net

01212276028

Date posted

14 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5957368-A

Job locations

Trafalgar House

King Street

Dudley

DY2 8PS


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