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The NNUH procurement team consists of a dozen procurement professionals and is a big part of the wider Norfolk and Waveney (N&W) ICS procurement collaboration. This collaboration is advanced with many procurement decisions made at an ICS level to benefit all.

The NNUH and N&W procurement functions are high performing against peer organisations, and with case studies and recognition at a national level.

The role will be aligned to one of the Clinical divisions within the Trust, working with a mentor to provide all strategic support to that division.

Key responsibilities include managing supply issues, assisting in achieving cash releasing savings based on standardardisation and product choice, and ensuring appropriate contractual cover for products and services.

Delivering commercial benefit and ensuring compliance with all relevant Procurement Legislation and Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and seek guidance where appropriate.

Actively participate in collaborative initiatives at either local, regional or national level in particular directly managing workplans for Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Product Evaluation Group (CPEG).

Undertake the strategic procurement of Goods and Services, ensure Frameworks and existing agreements are fully utilised, and will ensure Best Value is achieved.

**Full time**: 37.5 hours per week

**Interview date**: 12th September 2023

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom, providing first-class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.

NNUH is a teaching hospital providing specialist services in state-of-the-art facilities. We are lucky to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placements for their students.

Join the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff as we continue to care for our local population. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country, and we are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

NNUH PRIDE values of People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence sum up perfectly what this role encompasses. We want you in our team if you share our values and core beliefs as our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion cannot be separated from our PRIDE values and behaviours, which recognise the important role of our people in providing positive experiences for service users.

We’re committed to providing training and developmental opportunities that give our team the skills, knowledge and experience they need to carry out their jobs to the highest standard and help them progress in their careers. There is always an opportunity for you to grow.
- Undertake the strategic procurement of Goods and Services, ensure Frameworks and existing agreements are fully utilised, and will ensure Best Value is achieved
- Delivering commercial benefit and ensuring compliance with all relevant Procurement Legislation and Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and seek guidance where appropriate
- Assist in the facilitation of contract negotiations as required
- Ensuring that best value is achieved for all influenced expenditure
- Work both at Trust and STP level as required
- Support and work closely with other Procurement staff on both day to day tasks and on procurement projects

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.