Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage defined expenditure categories and run procurement processes to deliver a portfolio of contracts. The successful candidate will support the Procurement Business Partner to manage strategic and operational procurement activities to deliver against business objectives and associated deadlines.
The Senior Procurement Specialist will also deputise in the absence of the Procurement Business Partner. They will provide specific procurement category support and advice to the shared service. They will liaise with business leads within the Trusts to ensure compliance across the spend portfolio.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of an efficient and effective procurement and contracting service to meet customer requirements and ensure best value for all aspects of the Trusts' business. They will promote this service to all users and support the shared service to achieve and maintain NHS Procurement & Commercial Standardsaccreditation by leading on a key area of strategic delivery.
The successful candidatemust prove evidence of PSR, PCR 2015 and knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 in a working environment.
Must have the Diploma in Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS Level 4),or equivalent relevant experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support on the implementation and delivery of the Procurement Strategy across the Trusts' and will achieve this by:
1. Taking responsibility and working autonomously for the procurement of defined Categories of Expenditure by delivering a portfolio of contracts
2. Supporting the Procurement Business Partner as directed (and deputising in their absence), in the management of procurement and operational activities associated with delivery against business objectives and timescales.
3. Is the lead specialist for specific procurement categories and advice to the procurement team and liaises with business leads within the Trust to ensure compliance in the use of agreed standardised products, and that the range of items within catalogues is rationalised to an optimum level.
4. To support the delivery of an efficient and effective procurement and contracting service to meet customer requirements ensuring the best value for all aspects of the Trusts' business and to promote this service to all users.
To support with achieving and maintaining the Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework by leading on a key area of strategic delivery.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
These three values help us tostrive to provide the best care by the best people.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Starting with Us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the Procurement Business Partner to manage strategic and operational procurement activities to deliver against business objectives and associated deadlines.
The Senior Procurement Specialist will also deputise in the absence of the Procurement Business Partner. They will provide specific procurement category support and advice to the shared service. They will liaise with business leads within the Trusts to ensure compliance across the spend portfolio.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of an efficient and effective procurement and contracting service to meet customer requirements and ensure best value for all aspects of the Trusts business. They will promote this service to all users and support the shared service to achieve and maintain NHS Procurement & Commercial Standardsaccreditation by leading on a key area of strategic delivery.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon aspossible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the Procurement Business Partner to manage strategic and operational procurement activities to deliver against business objectives and associated deadlines.
The Senior Procurement Specialist will also deputise in the absence of the Procurement Business Partner. They will provide specific procurement category support and advice to the shared service. They will liaise with business leads within the Trusts to ensure compliance across the spend portfolio.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of an efficient and effective procurement and contracting service to meet customer requirements and ensure best value for all aspects of the Trusts business. They will promote this service to all users and support the shared service to achieve and maintain NHS Procurement & Commercial Standardsaccreditation by leading on a key area of strategic delivery.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon aspossible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Technical
Essential
- Procurement, tendering and contract management experience, competitive tenders/quotations
- Negotiating with suppliers and stakeholders across an organisation and a track record of achieving cost reductions and cost avoidance
- Experience of e - tendering portal administration
- Must have the Diploma in Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS Level 4),or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable
- Experience of leading projects within multidisciplinary teams to deliver significant change
- Working knowledge of NHS and the issues facing procurement teams
Skills
Essential
- Perform as a good team player and demonstrate interactive working with financial managers
- Proactively manage stakeholder requests in a timely manner, and manage expectations
Desirable
- Stakeholder analysis, engagement and management
- Understanding of NHS procurement
Person Specification
Technical
Essential
- Procurement, tendering and contract management experience, competitive tenders/quotations
- Negotiating with suppliers and stakeholders across an organisation and a track record of achieving cost reductions and cost avoidance
- Experience of e - tendering portal administration
- Must have the Diploma in Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS Level 4),or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable
- Experience of leading projects within multidisciplinary teams to deliver significant change
- Working knowledge of NHS and the issues facing procurement teams
Skills
Essential
- Perform as a good team player and demonstrate interactive working with financial managers
- Proactively manage stakeholder requests in a timely manner, and manage expectations
Desirable
- Stakeholder analysis, engagement and management
- Understanding of NHS procurement
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).
