Senior Procurement Officer/senior Buyer

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.

Use 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.

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions provides a range of Estates, Facilities, Supplies and Procurement services to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The company is a separate legal body to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ from the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A competitive salary
- Excellent performance related bonus scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (dependant on service and contracted hours)
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) - North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions will pay a 3% contribution
- Night shift working allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate)

Manage the full end to end procurement process, including complex tender’s, 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 levels

To 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 required

Assist in the delivery and identification for the achievement and delivery of cash releasing savings in accordance with the Procurement workplan

To provide monthly updates on the workplan for each division and provide to the Associate Director of Procurement & Supplies and the Contracts Manager

Develop 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 organisations

Responsible 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.

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