Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Procurement Systems Support

The closing date is 11 July 2025

Job summary

Support the provision of a high quality, efficient and cost-effective systems function that meets the current and future technology needs of the Procurement & Supply Chain team. This will enable the Procurement & Supply Chain function to support the delivery of our wider corporate objectives.

Support the development and maintenance of the MSE's purchasing catalogue and e-procurement system to ensure alignment with logistics, inventory and supply chain systems and processes.

Support an effective and efficient procurement service by assisting end users in maximising the benefits of our various systems.

Actively identify opportunities for service and business process improvement and working with colleagues to realise any developments agreed for implementation.

Main duties of the job

Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with other members of the local NHS Confederation, SCCL, NHS Improvement as well as major service providers to the Service.

Communicate and disseminate procurement statistics and data to colleagues involved in selecting suppliers and service providers and in committing MSE expenditure. Support and promote the MSE policies at all times.

Working with colleagues assist in the resource planning for standardisation or new contract implementations across all sites. Provide product quantity and location data across all sites; and co-ordinate the exercise phases appropriately.

Provide regular performance reports on progress, status and achievements for own area to be used by both Management and Users.

Ensure the content of e-catalogues are consistent with NHS e-class and any GS1 barcode related standards.

Drive up contract compliance across the Trust by guiding local users to the best and most efficient supply route

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CORP-SO-0494

Job locations

Southend

Comet Way

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 6GD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of standard computer systems such as Microsoft products
Knowledge of Business Intelligence systems

Desirable

Would be trained as a systems administrator on various Procurement systems

Skills

Essential

Experience in manipulating data
Experience in data uploads / downloads
Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify issues

Desirable

Ability to independently solve complex problems and find creative solutions

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of standard computer systems such as Microsoft products
Knowledge of Business Intelligence systems

Desirable

Would be trained as a systems administrator on various Procurement systems

Skills

Essential

Experience in manipulating data
Experience in data uploads / downloads
Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify issues

Desirable

Ability to independently solve complex problems and find creative solutions

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Comet Way

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 6GD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Comet Way

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 6GD

Employer's website

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