Job summary
Interviews will be held w/c 22nd June
Are you a skilled Procurement Officer ready to take your
career somewhere truly meaningful?
At Synchronicity Care Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, were looking for a driven
Procurement Officer to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team. This is more than just a procurement role -
its an opportunity to directly support the quality of care patients receive
every day.
Youll lead on sourcing and procuring the goods, works and
services that keep vital healthcare services running smoothly. From securing best value to building strong
supplier relationships, your expertise will help ensure the consistent delivery
of safe, effective, and high-quality services across our healthcare provision.
In return, we offer a supportive environment where your
ideas are valued, along with flexible, hybrid working that helps you maintain a
great worklife balance. If youre looking for a role where your skills have
real purpose and impact, wed love to hear from you.
For an informal chat please call or email Jena
Robson, Senior Procurement Manager on jena.robson@nhs.net 07584774264
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will bring demonstrable experience in
public sector procurement, with a strong understanding of current procurement
legislation and best practice. You will
be confident managing end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance
while delivering value for money and high-quality outcomes.
In this role, you will be responsible for procuring a wide
range of goods and services that directly support frontline healthcare
delivery. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, you will
build effective relationships, understand service needs, and develop
procurement solutions that enhance patient care.
You will combine commercial awareness with a
collaborative approach, ensuring all procurement activity is efficient,
compliant, and aligned to organisational priorities. Strong communication
skills and the ability to influence stakeholders will be key, as you help drive
improvements in quality, cost, and service delivery.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Procurement Officer within Synchronicity Care Limited, you'll
be part of a team culture in which you'll play a key role in delivering a
high-quality, professional procurement service that drives real value across
the organisation. Youll help secure
cost efficiencies while improving quality and service outcomes, leading on a
range of procurement activities including Requests for Quotation, below and
above threshold tenders, and the effective use of framework agreements.
Working closely with a Senior Procurement Officer, youll
support the planning and prioritisation of procurement activity for your
designated business area. This means building strong relationships with
stakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring procurement solutions are
aligned, timely, and impactful.
Youll also provide trusted advice on
contracting within a public sector procurement environment, supporting the
Trust and wider consortium partners to achieve compliant, effective, and
commercially sound outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Procurement Officer within Synchronicity Care Limited, you'll
be part of a team culture in which you'll play a key role in delivering a
high-quality, professional procurement service that drives real value across
the organisation. Youll help secure
cost efficiencies while improving quality and service outcomes, leading on a
range of procurement activities including Requests for Quotation, below and
above threshold tenders, and the effective use of framework agreements.
Working closely with a Senior Procurement Officer, youll
support the planning and prioritisation of procurement activity for your
designated business area. This means building strong relationships with
stakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring procurement solutions are
aligned, timely, and impactful.
Youll also provide trusted advice on
contracting within a public sector procurement environment, supporting the
Trust and wider consortium partners to achieve compliant, effective, and
commercially sound outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
- CIPS Level 4 Qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Public sector procurement experience -
- proven experience working in a public sector or regulated procurement environment, with a solid understanding of current UK procurement legislation and compliance requirements.
- End-to-end procurement delivery - demonstratable experience managing the full procurement lifecycle - running Request for Quotations, tenders (below and above threshold), mini-competitions, and using framework agreements.
- Tender evaluation and contract award -
- hands on experience evaluating bids against weighted criteria (quality and price), supporting moderation, and contributing to compliant contract award decisions.
- Stakeholder engagement - demonstrable experience working with a wide range of stakeholders (clinical and non-clinical), understanding requirements, and translating them into effective procurement strategies.
- Supplier and contract management - experience supporting or managing supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring performance, value for money, and service delivery standards are met.
- Commercial awareness and cost efficiency - the ability to identify savings opportunities, negotiate with suppliers, and deliver value without compromising quality or patient care.
- Use of procurement systems - experience using e-procurement systems (e.g. Atamis, Jaggaer, Oracle, or similar) to manage sourcing activities and maintain audit trails.
- Communication and advisory skills - the ability to provide clear procurement advice and guidance to colleagues, ensuring compliance and best practice across the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
- CIPS Level 4 Qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Public sector procurement experience -
- proven experience working in a public sector or regulated procurement environment, with a solid understanding of current UK procurement legislation and compliance requirements.
- End-to-end procurement delivery - demonstratable experience managing the full procurement lifecycle - running Request for Quotations, tenders (below and above threshold), mini-competitions, and using framework agreements.
- Tender evaluation and contract award -
- hands on experience evaluating bids against weighted criteria (quality and price), supporting moderation, and contributing to compliant contract award decisions.
- Stakeholder engagement - demonstrable experience working with a wide range of stakeholders (clinical and non-clinical), understanding requirements, and translating them into effective procurement strategies.
- Supplier and contract management - experience supporting or managing supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring performance, value for money, and service delivery standards are met.
- Commercial awareness and cost efficiency - the ability to identify savings opportunities, negotiate with suppliers, and deliver value without compromising quality or patient care.
- Use of procurement systems - experience using e-procurement systems (e.g. Atamis, Jaggaer, Oracle, or similar) to manage sourcing activities and maintain audit trails.
- Communication and advisory skills - the ability to provide clear procurement advice and guidance to colleagues, ensuring compliance and best practice across the organisation.
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
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address
The Centre For Health
Traynor Way
Whitehouse Business Park
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 2RU
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
