Senior Procurement Assistant

CHEC

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Job summary

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you're dynamic, focused have the vision to support our growth and the courage to tell us how we can be even better - come and join us! We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Lead to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Lead is responsible for managing the procurement process within CHEC, ensuring that we have the necessary goods and services to operate effectively across all sites. The procurement lead must identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and build relationships with vendors and ensure that all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and CHEC policies.

About us

About CHEC Community Health and Eyecare, or CHEC as we like to be called, are a leading provider of NHS services in the UK, with an established group of hospitals and community clinics. Our vision is to provide accessible healthcare services across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art Cataract and Surgical Centres are a beacon of envy, where we are contracted to deliver cataracts, YAG laser and wAMD services across the UK, providing end-to-end care for every eye condition whilst continuing to support the NHS nationwide with our services.

Date posted

20 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1017930

Job locations

Unit 1-6 Star Building, Broughton Business Park

Fulwood

Fulwood, Preston

PR2 9WT


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Respond and obtain further information from suppliers where required for problem resolution. Ensure stock takes are completed in a timely and sufficient manner Investigate any stock supply issues, ensure we have alternatives where possible. Obtain quotations for new mobilisation equipment when required. Update our systems and project management tools to ensure complete transparency throughout our business. Monitor procurement activities, track key performance indicators, and provide regular reports on procurement performance to senior management. Continually evaluate and improve the procurement process, seeking out new vendors, technologies, and best practices to enhance procurement operations. Monitor monthly usage reports and adjust reorder levels as required. Proactively look at forecasted activity levels so future demand for product can be assessed and planned for.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Respond and obtain further information from suppliers where required for problem resolution. Ensure stock takes are completed in a timely and sufficient manner Investigate any stock supply issues, ensure we have alternatives where possible. Obtain quotations for new mobilisation equipment when required. Update our systems and project management tools to ensure complete transparency throughout our business. Monitor procurement activities, track key performance indicators, and provide regular reports on procurement performance to senior management. Continually evaluate and improve the procurement process, seeking out new vendors, technologies, and best practices to enhance procurement operations. Monitor monthly usage reports and adjust reorder levels as required. Proactively look at forecasted activity levels so future demand for product can be assessed and planned for.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • What youll bring to the role:
  • Self-motivated induvial
  • Problem solver
  • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems
  • The ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems
  • Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • What youll bring to the role:
  • Self-motivated induvial
  • Problem solver
  • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems
  • The ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems
  • Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently

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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Unit 1-6 Star Building, Broughton Business Park

Fulwood

Fulwood, Preston

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Unit 1-6 Star Building, Broughton Business Park

Fulwood

Fulwood, Preston

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Specialist

Ellie Stretch

ellie.s@chec.uk

Date posted

20 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1017930

Job locations

Unit 1-6 Star Building, Broughton Business Park

Fulwood

Fulwood, Preston

PR2 9WT


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