NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Procurement Officer

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Job summary

To work as part of a dynamic specialist Clinical Procurement and Market Management team within Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Service (AG CSU). Supporting the delivery of a strategic Clinical Procurement and Market Management service for NHS England 'the customer', leading on low to medium complex procurement projects within a portfolio of Directly Commissioned Clinical Services that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the customer base

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a dynamic specialist Clinical Procurement and Market Management team within the Operations Directorate of the AGCSU. You will be responsible for specific projects that will support the Service Lead for Clinical Procurement and Market Management in delivering an effective and efficient service against the agreed work plan and key performance indicators.

The specific requirements of this role are as follows:

To deliver clinical procurement's (low/medium complexity) within a portfolio of projects/programme that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the CSU customer base.
Delivering tenders or mini competitions in line with specific work plan requirements.
Use of e-tendering tools to support procurement's and to become an expert within this field.
Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specifictasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and projects.
Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services, and initiatives which may be complex, sensitive, political, and contain contentious information with the aim of providing information and analytical advice to the teams.

About us

Working for your organisation

Arden & GEM is one of the largest Commissioning Support Units in the country. Our customers include more than 60 Integrated Care Boards (ICB), NHS England, local authorities and a range of care providers.

With offices throughout the Midlands, North West and South East we cover a core geographic patch that extends to Greater Manchester in the north and Essex in the south. Our services are built on a strong foundation of experienced people who build great relationships, a commitment to NHS values and a thorough understanding of our clients and the challenges they face.

We provide real value to our customers by working at scale, creating the synergies and innovation that ultimately drives improved patient outcomes and makes commissioning resources work harder.

Our cornerstones are quality, value, innovation and complete customer focus.

Date posted

31 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

880-5316112

Job locations

Derby/Remote

Derby

DE1 3QT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
Worked within a procurement environment.
Procurement and sourcing responsibility for delivering savings and other softer benefits.
Delivered procurement's that complied with EU Procurement law
Worked with procurement systems and e-solutions.
Has carried out some data analysis to inform procurement interventions.
Worked in a project orientated environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
Worked within a procurement environment.
Procurement and sourcing responsibility for delivering savings and other softer benefits.
Delivered procurement's that complied with EU Procurement law
Worked with procurement systems and e-solutions.
Has carried out some data analysis to inform procurement interventions.
Worked in a project orientated environment.

Person Specification

Essential

Worked within a procurement environment
An understanding of the national NHS agenda and procurement contribution
Knowledge of public sector contracting forms and frameworks
Working understanding and Knowledge of relevant Public Sector Procurement Regulations such as Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition 2013 Regulations.
Able to build and maintain good working relationships with a broad range of both internal and external stakeholders.

Person Specification

Essential

Worked within a procurement environment
An understanding of the national NHS agenda and procurement contribution
Knowledge of public sector contracting forms and frameworks
Working understanding and Knowledge of relevant Public Sector Procurement Regulations such as Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition 2013 Regulations.
Able to build and maintain good working relationships with a broad range of both internal and external stakeholders.

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

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Derby/Remote

Derby

DE1 3QT

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Derby/Remote

Derby

DE1 3QT

Employer's website

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