About this role
Job summary
To support the Head of Procurement by taking responsibility for formal Procurement of Goods and Services.To review products and/or services used across the Trust and wider partnering organisations e.g. ICS, Shelford, giving consideration to usage;ensuring that best value is obtained for all products and/or services.To ensure Procurement activity achieves best value for money based on whole lifecycle costs, while complying with all Trust financial proceduresand Procurement Directives.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the jobTo provide procurement and supply chain services to all Directorates/Divisions within the Trusts.To deliver measurable savings from revenue expenditure to support Sheffield Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SHPU) Cost Improvement Programme.To develop internal supply chain processes for the benefit of other departments.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
To support the Head of Procurement and Deputy Head of Procurement by taking responsibility for formal Procurement of Goods and Services.To review products and/or services used across the Trust and wider partnering organisations e.g. South Yorkshire ICS giving consideration to usage; ensuring that best value is obtained for all products and/or services.To ensure Procurement activity achieves best value for money based on whole lifecycle costs, while complying with all Trust financial proceduresand Procurement Directives.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Good interpersonal skills: impact and influence Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to prioritise own workload
Training and qualifications Essential
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Professional Diploma, or a degree in a business-related subject, or equivalent experience 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)
Experience Essential
Experience of public sector procurement Working knowledge of tenders, quotes and procurement procedures, regulations, directives and contract. Accustomed to dealing with suppliers at all levels
Desirable
NHS Procurement Experience Stakeholder/Contract Management
Other Essencials Essential
Prepared to work in the office a minimum of 2 days per week Must be prepared to become CIPS qualified
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wardsend Road
45 Wardsend Road North
Sheffield
S6 1LX
Employer's website https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)