Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Officer/Buyer to work within Central Government on a contract basis. This position is based in Lincoln initially until Decemeber 2016 offering up to £500 per day Ltd.
Main Duties:
To work as part of a dynamic specialist Clinical Procurement and Market Management team within Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Service (CSU).
To deliver a strategic Clinical Procurement and Market Management service for customers within an area, leading on specific projects within a portfolio of projects/programmes that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the CSU customer base.
Assist the Head of procurement North in the delivery of the annual work plan ensuring performance to key milestones and agreed key performance indicators are achieved.
To own the delivery of the clinical procurement and market management service ensuring we are meeting our customers' needs and overall business objectives are achieved in an area.
Work with the customers to develop and deliver a robust work plan that will meet the needs of the Healthcare community and deliver benefits to the wider population
Work on collaborative procurement projects across a diverse range of stakeholders, including clinical leads, to meet key milestones and performance indicators.
Work with all internal departments in pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.
Use analytical skills and all available data to identify the appropriate market intervention strategy to deliver the required improvements in patient care and identified project objectives.
Systematically monitor and develop strategies to manage barriers to entry for new entrants and barriers to expansion for incumbents.
Essential Experience:
Registered full Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent experience
Demonstrable evidence of developing complex procurements/projects across a diverse range of stakeholders
Procurement and sourcing responsible for delivering savings and other softer benefits
Business acumen and the ability to influence and manage commercial opportunities across the continuum of care and multi-organisations within complex networks
Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internally and externally (including outside the NHS) at very senior levels.
Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems
Ability to use Microsoft Office
Ability to travel between basis