Job summary
The NNUH procurement team consists of a dozen procurement professionals and is a big part of the wider Norfolk and Waveney (N&W) ICS procurement collaboration. This collaboration is advanced with many procurement decisions made at an ICS level to benefit all.
The NNUH and N&W procurement functions are high performing against peer organisations, and with case studies and recognition at a national level.
Main duties of the job
The role will be aligned to one of the Clinical divisions within the Trust, working with a mentor to provide all strategic support to that division.
Key responsibilities include managing supply issues, assisting in achieving cash releasing savings based on standardardisation and product choice, and ensuring appropriate contractual cover for products and services.
Delivering commercial benefit and ensuring compliance with all relevant Procurement Legislation and Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and seek guidance where appropriate.
Actively participate in collaborative initiatives at either local, regional or national level in particular directly managing workplans for Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Product Evaluation Group (CPEG).
Undertake the strategic procurement of Goods and Services, ensure Frameworks and existing agreements are fully utilised, and will ensure Best Value is achieved.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 12th September 2023
About us
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom, providing first-class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
NNUH is a teaching hospital providing specialist services in state-of-the-art facilities. We are lucky to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placements for their students.
Join the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff as we continue to care for our local population. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country, and we are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
NNUH PRIDE values of People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence sum up perfectly what this role encompasses. We want you in our team if you share our values and core beliefs as our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion cannot be separated from our PRIDE values and behaviours, which recognise the important role of our people in providing positive experiences for service users.
We're committed to providing training and developmental opportunities that give our team the skills, knowledge and experience they need to carry out their jobs to the highest standard and help them progress in their careers. There is always an opportunity for you to grow.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Undertake the strategic procurement of Goods and Services, ensure Frameworks and existing agreements are fully utilised, and will ensure Best Value is achieved
- Delivering commercial benefit and ensuring compliance with all relevant Procurement Legislation and Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and seek guidance where appropriate
- Assist in the facilitation of contract negotiations as required
- Ensuring that best value is achieved for all influenced expenditure
- Work both at Trust and STP level as required
- Support and work closely with other Procurement staff on both day to day tasks and on procurement projects
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Undertake the strategic procurement of Goods and Services, ensure Frameworks and existing agreements are fully utilised, and will ensure Best Value is achieved
- Delivering commercial benefit and ensuring compliance with all relevant Procurement Legislation and Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and seek guidance where appropriate
- Assist in the facilitation of contract negotiations as required
- Ensuring that best value is achieved for all influenced expenditure
- Work both at Trust and STP level as required
- Support and work closely with other Procurement staff on both day to day tasks and on procurement projects
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through Degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) or equivalent experience.
- 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use and manipulation of data within Excel
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team as required
Desirable
- Working in a procurement or similar commercial environment
Atitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through Degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) or equivalent experience.
- 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use and manipulation of data within Excel
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team as required
Desirable
- Working in a procurement or similar commercial environment
Atitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
