Procurement Officer Dorking
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Job Title: Procurement OfficerLocation: NHS Commercial Solutions, The Atrium, Curtis road, Dorking RH4 1XAHours: Monday- Friday 9am-5pmTrust Location: Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustWould you like to be a part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other? If you answered yes, then the Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust would love to hear from youAbout the TrustSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and north east Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.We deliver high quality care across our 140 services, all of which are registered with the Care Quality Commission. Individual treatment and support, which helps people work towards recovery, is at the heart of everything we do.What you’ll be responsible for:· Support the development and delivery of strategic category management· Work with stakeholders to ensure that service specifications, procurement evaluation criteria and assessment processes are fit for purpose and will result in the effective procurement of individual services· Support delivery against an annual procurement delivery plan in line with the organisations· objectives to support Acute, Community and Mental Health Trusts for collaborative and independent projects· Manage a rolling workplan capturing and managing procurement intentions for a range of NHS organisations.· Drive change and innovation within NHSCS, in order to deliver commercial excellence across the region. This will be achieved by focusing on:- Improving stakeholder benefit and advantage through new solutions;- Engaging with stakeholders to understand their strategic integrated business plans and developing solutions that meet the needsYou’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust:· An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS· Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all timesQualifications Required:· CIPS qualified or undergoing studies· Degree or “A” level education or equivalent qualificationsExperience Required:· Data collection and analysis in various formats· Familiarity with UK and EU legislation/law within procurement· An understanding of public procurement and the commercial world· Experience in contract management, resolving queries and influencing people· Experience of project managing procurement activities including initial planning to contract award and monitoring· Track record and experience of customer relationship management and supplier relationship management.This role may require you to show evidence of CIPS qualification or undergoing studies or relevant procurement experience.You may be required to present certification during the onboarding process.As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yoursWho are NHS Professionals?We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.Apply TodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.DisclaimerPlease note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website.Job Types: Temporary contract, Full-timeSalary: £26.88 per hourBenefits:Company pensionSchedule:Monday to FridayApplication question(s):Do you have NHS experience?Work Location: In personReference ID: 67015
