Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Are you looking to take the next step in your procurement career? Are you able to bring your skills to be part of a support function to the organisation? Following our partnership with the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, we have a vacancy for you to join our team as a Procurement Specialist. Working closely with a range of expert staff across the organisation and beyond, you will play a significant role in the continued development of a high-quality service. Having previous public sector experience would be highly beneficial to this role. Main Duties of the Job
This is a fast-moving and important department to work in, supporting the organisation. You will apply the 5 P's (Power, People, Processes, Planning, and Prevention) to meet different challenges every day. You will be an integral part of the team providing a first-class procurement service. We recognise that every product and service we procure on behalf of the two Trusts will affect each patient. We are committed to providing best value services, goods, supplies, and works across the non-clinical category. There will be a requirement for you to be mobile and attend meetings at client sites. Occasional travel across the geographical area will be expected. Our NHS Procurement Team is based in a brand new facility at Lakeside North Harbour, close to Queen Alexandra Hospital on Portsmouth (Junction 12 of M27). You will be expected to work on-site at Lakeside for a minimum of 3 days a week. Please note this role does not offer sponsorship. About Us
Our vision for Single Corporate Services: Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care. This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division. Job Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the procurement of a range of services (including healthcare), equipment, consumables, and digital solutions by delivering a range of low to medium value contracts and developing new and innovative market offerings, methods of evaluating tender returns to maximise cash releasing benefits. Provide project support to Senior Procurement Managers and Head of Procurement. Provide a full range of services, including Strategic and Category Sourcing, Data Management and Consultancy services, Commissioned Healthcare Procurement, Operational Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Advanced Inventory Management to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and other NHS Clients including the newly formed Integrated Care Boards. Our Commissioning Procurement Team works with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) across Hampshire and IoW. Person Specification
Qualifications
Mathematics and English Language to level 2 or relevant equivalent. Experience
Experience of working in Procurement. Experience of competitive quotations and tenders. Experience of influencing others to lead change. Experience in public sector. Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of the principles of procurement. Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Good written and oral communication skills. Proactive with good project management skills. Able to work as part of a team and use initiative to work independently. Understanding and knowledge of UK Government public procurement regulations/legislation (e.g., TUPE, Social Value, Public Contract Regulations, Freedom of Information, etc.). 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. Employer Name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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Are you looking to take the next step in your procurement career? Are you able to bring your skills to be part of a support function to the organisation? Following our partnership with the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, we have a vacancy for you to join our team as a Procurement Specialist. Working closely with a range of expert staff across the organisation and beyond, you will play a significant role in the continued development of a high-quality service. Having previous public sector experience would be highly beneficial to this role. Main Duties of the Job
This is a fast-moving and important department to work in, supporting the organisation. You will apply the 5 P's (Power, People, Processes, Planning, and Prevention) to meet different challenges every day. You will be an integral part of the team providing a first-class procurement service. We recognise that every product and service we procure on behalf of the two Trusts will affect each patient. We are committed to providing best value services, goods, supplies, and works across the non-clinical category. There will be a requirement for you to be mobile and attend meetings at client sites. Occasional travel across the geographical area will be expected. Our NHS Procurement Team is based in a brand new facility at Lakeside North Harbour, close to Queen Alexandra Hospital on Portsmouth (Junction 12 of M27). You will be expected to work on-site at Lakeside for a minimum of 3 days a week. Please note this role does not offer sponsorship. About Us
Our vision for Single Corporate Services: Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care. This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division. Job Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the procurement of a range of services (including healthcare), equipment, consumables, and digital solutions by delivering a range of low to medium value contracts and developing new and innovative market offerings, methods of evaluating tender returns to maximise cash releasing benefits. Provide project support to Senior Procurement Managers and Head of Procurement. Provide a full range of services, including Strategic and Category Sourcing, Data Management and Consultancy services, Commissioned Healthcare Procurement, Operational Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Advanced Inventory Management to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and other NHS Clients including the newly formed Integrated Care Boards. Our Commissioning Procurement Team works with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) across Hampshire and IoW. Person Specification
Qualifications
Mathematics and English Language to level 2 or relevant equivalent. Experience
Experience of working in Procurement. Experience of competitive quotations and tenders. Experience of influencing others to lead change. Experience in public sector. Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of the principles of procurement. Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Good written and oral communication skills. Proactive with good project management skills. Able to work as part of a team and use initiative to work independently. Understanding and knowledge of UK Government public procurement regulations/legislation (e.g., TUPE, Social Value, Public Contract Regulations, Freedom of Information, etc.). 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. Employer Name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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