Job overview

The Procurement team provides procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust. The Sr Procurement manager will support the Head of Procurement in defining and implementing a procurement strategy that supports delivery of the Trust’s overall strategy and objectives in line with the national NHS procurement strategy and Future Operating Model. The post holder will shape and deliver the strategy for a specific area of responsibility.

The post holder will be expected to build strong and effective relationships at a strategic level with senior stakeholders and to work collaboratively in order to deliver optimum demonstrable value from the Trust’s third-party supplier spend. They will also be expected to promote the adoption of innovative products and solutions by working closely with Trust colleagues and suppliers.

Main duties of the job

The job entails establishing contracts for the Trust, in cooperation with the department leads. It is key to build strong relationships to ensure needs are defined and procurement is done in accordance with the standing financial instructions. 

The post holder will need to have knowledge of frameworks and the Contract legislation valid at any time. The post holder shall guide the Trust to deliver value for money and establish a portfolio of strong contracts.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. 

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

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