Procurement Systems Support
Job summary
Support the provision of a high quality, efficient and cost-effective systems function that meets the current and future technology needs of the Procurement & Supply Chain team. This will enable the Procurement & Supply Chain function to support the delivery of our wider corporate objectives.
Support the development and maintenance of the MSE's purchasing catalogue and e-procurement system to ensure alignment with logistics, inventory and supply chain systems and processes.
Support an effective and efficient procurement service by assisting end users in maximising the benefits of our various systems.
Actively identify opportunities for service and business process improvement and working with colleagues to realise any developments agreed for implementation.
Main duties of the job
Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with other members of the local NHS Confederation, SCCL, NHS Improvement as well as major service providers to the Service.
Communicate and disseminate procurement statistics and data to colleagues involved in selecting suppliers and service providers and in committing MSE expenditure. Support and promote the MSE policies at all times.
Working with colleagues assist in the resource planning for standardisation or new contract implementations across all sites. Provide product quantity and location data across all sites; and co-ordinate the exercise phases appropriately.
Provide regular performance reports on progress, status and achievements for own area to be used by both Management and Users.
Ensure the content of e-catalogues are consistent with NHS e-class and any GS1 barcode related standards.
Drive up contract compliance across the Trust by guiding local users to the best and most efficient supply route
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge
- Knowledge of standard computer systems such as Microsoft products
- Knowledge of Business Intelligence systems
- Would be trained as a systems administrator on various Procurement systems
Skills
- Experience in manipulating data
- Experience in data uploads / downloads
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify issues
- Ability to independently solve complex problems and find creative solutions
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Comet Way
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 6GD
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk
- Company
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom SS2 6GD
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £31049.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom SS2 6GD
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £31049.00 a year
- Posted