About this role
Job summary
The Procurement department provides Procurement and supply chain services to both Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The Procurement team takes responsibility for developing strategies to meet the Procurement needs of both Trusts, and for delivering measurable savings from revenue expenditure in line with their formal Cost Improvement Plans.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Senior Procurement Assistant to join the Procurement department; a role which will be pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trusts.
The successful candidate will support the Head of Procurement in the procurement and contract management for goods and services, ensuring that best value for money is achieved whilst complying with all Trust financial procedures and UK procurement directives.
As per job description attached, in particular candidates should possess the necessary interpersonal skills to liaise with suppliers, stakeholders and other departments internally to advise on contractual/procurement issues and also with purchasing staff in other Trusts, NHS SupplyChain, External procurement hubs, the Crown Commercial service and all relevant bodies to identify opportunities for improving value and maintaining close working relationships
Main duties of the job
To deliver financial savings and value for money for the Trust
Carry out market research to support the clinical and corporate requirements of stakeholders
Support STH and SCH procurement strategies
Invite and manage the return of tenders including pre tender discussions with suppliers
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
GCSE Maths & English, grade 4/C or above (or equivalent qualifications/experience) Willing to study for Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply diploma NVQ 4 in Procurement or equivalent qualifications/experience. NVQ 4 in Procurement or equivalent qualifications/experience.
Experience Essential
The use of a purchase order system Previous experience in working in procurement Experience in dealing with telephone and email queries
Desirable
Previous experience in conducting quote exercises Experience in working in the NHS Experience in a computer based finance package (Procurement Function)
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Experience of MS Excel, MS Word & Email (Outlook) Numerate & Analytical Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work independently Ability to work through problems or raise with supervisor if resolution is not possible Ability to prioritise own workload
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.
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Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)