Procurement Officer
6 months ago
An exciting opportunity for a buyer or senior buyer looking to step into a more strategic role within the exisiting procurement function. The role is working within our estates, leasing and maintenance team and deal with day to issues aswell as looking startegically to ensure that we contract with the right suppliers that deliver the best overall total value for the trust. The role will involve some day to day transactional / operational procurement but will heavily geared around supporting the contract renewals and awards conducting tenders, mini competitions and more.
Ensures an effective and efficient procurement service is provided to end users. Understand, influence, support and guide end users and help to standardise and rationalise products and services. Manage a portfolio of maintenance contracts and leases ensuring renewals are on time and in line with end user requirements. Manage issues with any contracts and rectify Assist and deputise for the senior procurement officer and procurement manager. Essential: Experience of negotiating with suppliers and customers in a large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions. Experience of competitive tenders/quotations. Experience of a customer service environment. Experience of working within the public sector and working knowledge of EU regulations. Desirable: Working knowledge of NHS. Experience of managing large complex projects Public Procurement contracting experience. Good excel skills and wider MS Office (Pivots, VLookups, IFS)
The team are well established and have a good reputation throughout the trust and wider region. There is a mix of very experienced professionals with alot of skills and experience and some new team members from outside the public sector. The team are supportive and will guide and support each other to ensure we deliver the best results.
Recognise how own job tasks align with the vision/business and work plans. Develop a strong culture of teamwork share best practice and collaborate with all. Identify services that would increase the efficiency of those you support and take action. Participate in development and team building events to enable efficiencies. Mentor and train new staff and cross cover for your team members. Promote closer working relationships between procurement and supply chain colleagues Take responsibility for spend analysis reports. Take responsibility for the purchase of goods of low value contracts. Complete quotation exercises using the e tendering portal. Negotiate with suppliers in line with EU legislation and commercial and contact law/SFI. Develop and implement innovative ways to evaluate tenders and quotation returns to maximise commercial returns. Ensure that all orders are processed correctly, usage trends are analysed. Achieve cost savings through the use of procurement and sourcing solutions. Load, delete and maintain all electronic catalogues liaise with colleagues on this. Use monthly KPIs information to spot frequently ordered items which should be added to catalogues or contracted for Ensure all orders are checked for accuracy/certified before dispatch. Carry out quotation exercise would offer better value. As part of the mini tender process research suppliers. Negotiate with suppliers and user departments to ensure optimum value for money and transparent decision making. Develop and enhance key supplier relationships and explore new business opportunities. Deal with queries and unpaid invoices. Support Senior Procurement Officer and Procurement managers with improvement plans. Take responsibility for the purchase of goods of low value contracts. Lead quote and tender negotiation exercises prepare and analyse evaluation sheets. Develop and implement innovative ways to evaluate tenders and quotation returns to release cash savings. Lead quote negotiations in line with EU legislation and commercial/contact law/SFIs. Ensure that all orders are processed correctly, usage trends are analysed and cost savings achieved through the use of procurement and sourcing solutions. Ensure all orders are checked for accuracy/certified before dispatch. Source suppliers As part of the mini tender process research commodities and markets. Negotiate with suppliers and user departments to ensure optimum value for money and transparent decision making. Create opportunities to leverage suppliers by driving proactive and collaborative monitoring of contracts. Develop and enhance key supplier relationships and explore new business opportunities. Seek to influence client choice to standardise products and reduce costs. Listen to the needs of clients and engage in productive discussions about options. Promptly answer queries/resolve complaints. Maintain a client centred service with all users. Supervise Buyers and ensure a courteous and quality service is delivered for all clients. Provide procurement expertise in the use of day to day procurement systems. Offer commercial and contractua
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