Senior Procurement Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious enthusiastic individual to work in the Procurement & Supplies Department within North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions and join a rapidly expanding and constantly developing function.To be responsible for managing the full end to end complex and high value procurement projects including drafting tender documentation, contract documentation and the raising of purchase orders.Main duties of the jobUse appropriate methods of evaluation to ensure value for money is achieved. Financial responsibility for these projects will be the post holder's responsibility including contract management and on-going achievement of value for money. To be fully conversant with the SFI's, SO, for North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP and any other Client we provide a service to along with any relevant legislation, policies, procedures.The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of a small team to include appraisals, recruitment selection, sickness management, and training and work allocation.Additionally the post holder will be responsible for informing and influencing both procurement staff and stakeholders on the status/priority of category work plans.Provide a professional procurement service to the Client contributing to the development and achievement of the Business plan. Support the Contract and Processing Manager on procurement issues.About usAt North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining StarsTogether we are North Tees & HartlepoolJob responsibilitiesManage the full end to end procurement process, including complex tenders, as required and ensure effective monitoring and progress is made in the delivery of the agreed targets.To provide specialist advice to those working within specific projects in relation to establishing and maintaining appropriate levels of service.To support the delivery and development of improved performance within and across directorates in relation to effective and efficient inventory levelsTo continue to monitor contracts after award to include regular contract management meetings.To lead procurement initiatives on behalf of other organisations within the UK as required.Lead and manage a small team including recruitment, appraisals, sickness management, training and work allocation as requiredAssist in the delivery and identification for the achievement and delivery of cash releasing savings in accordance with the Procurement workplanTo provide monthly updates on the workplan for each division and provide to the Associate Director of Procurement & Supplies and the Contracts ManagerDevelop and promote effective working relationships with Stakeholder including regular attendance at directorate meetings and monthly meetings.Analyses complex information from a variety of sources to identify areas for improvement and to assess projects and their outcomes.Evaluate and organise information that supports the measurement of business performance, KPI's and data from other partner organisationsResponsible for the maintenance and upkeep of catalogues to ensure that all data is 100% accurate.Contribute to the development of complex project plans for all procurement projects within the role and ensure that the timeframes are achieved.A Full and Comprehensive Job Description is attached to this AdvertPerson SpecificationQualificationsMember of the Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply or equivalent experienceDegree qualification, or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post.Qualification in Project Management (PRINCE2 foundation) or equivalentQualification in Project Management (PRINCE2 Practitioner) or equivalentEvidence of continued professional developmentExperiencePrevious work experience in a contracting function: e.g. able to construct complex key performance indicators from specification, appraise suppliers, invite tenders & evaluate complex bids, terms and conditions of contract.Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders.Use of computerised e-procurement & ordering systems.Ability to analyse complex information and spend data to support decision making.Extensive knowledge of best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques.Considerable experience of EU procurement procedures.Extensive experience of contracting function: e.g. ability to manage multi procurement process at a time, evidence of running complex contact process.Knowledge of business planning principles.Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures including problem solvingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management£38,682 to £46,580 a year£37,338 - £44,962 per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr