Senior Procurement Business Partner

Overview

In this role you will lead procurement activities to deliver value and savings for the Trust. You will collaborate with clinical, operational and commercial partners to secure best-value solutions and ensure compliant contracting. You’ll drive strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract delivery while supporting CIP targets. This is a chance to influence procurement practice in a dynamic healthcare setting and contribute to patient care through efficient procurement.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• competitive salary
• public sector opportunities
• opportunity to contribute to CIP targets
• training and development potential

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies for defined spend areas and meet savings targets
• Manage supplier relationships and contract management to ensure value delivery
• Ensure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations and procurement legislation
• Maintain contracts register and ensure risk and liability are properly managed
• Provide procurement guidance to staff and support regional and national forums
• Support social value embedding and continuous improvement in procurement processes
• Monitor procurement performance and contribute to reports for committees and boards

Key requirements

• Degree level or equivalent in a commercial subject
• MCIPS or equivalent experience or working towards
• Prince2 Practitioner project management
• Knowledge of Public procurement processes and regulations
• Knowledge of contract law and e-procurement tools
• Experience in supplier relationship management and delivering savings
• Experience with e-tendering, e-sourcing and reverse auctions
• Experience of presenting to internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation and influencing ability
• Stakeholder management and collaboration
• E-procurement tools (e-tendering, e-sourcing, reverse auctions)
• Spend analysis
• Purchase to pay systems

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