Procurement Officer

To undertake designated procurement activity, including investigative projects and the conduct of competitive quotation and tender exercises.

Liaises with Senior Trust Officers, Procurement and Supply Chain Staff, Trust requisitioners, Clinicians, budget holders, Suppliers, Collaborative Procurement Hub, NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC), Department of Health, Internal and External Audit.

The Procurement Officer directly supports the Head of Procurement and Senior Procurement team in establishing and managing effective, and fit for purpose supply/service agreements. Responsible for the management of specific categories within the Procurement portfolio to meet the needs of the Trust's strategy, customer base requirements, maximise value for money whilst ensuring compliance with EU Procurement Legislation, UK Law and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.

Please note that this role is based at Trafalgar House, Dudley as part of the Procurement Team for Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.