Director of Procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for proposing, developing and implementing all Procurement policies and procedures for the service, ensuring that they support the NHS Trust where the service is based and Management services across the NHS Trusts where GSTFT provide procurement services,
• Responsible for continually analysing and proposing strategy/ policy changes where required changes to the service/ organisation
• Responsible as the manager for the management of the procurement service where the service is based and Management services across the NHS Trusts where GSTFT provide procurement services,
• Responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing management of customer surveys and service level agreements with internal customers
• To work as required in clinical areas in partnership with leading clinicians. Providing guidance and professional advice where required
• Responsible for managing conflict between lead clinicians and the service. A key requirement of this post is that of a relationship manager, the post holder is responsible for managing the balance service whilst considering all relevant drivers involved.
• Responsible for the implementation and continual administration of all service model audit requirements. Including clinical and non clinical product surveys in partnership with the Director of Supply Chain and Sourcing / Contract Management.
• Responsible for the implementation and continual administration of all service model audit requirements. Including clinical and non-clinical product surveys in partnership with the Director of Supply Chain and Sourcing / Contract Management.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the service long term plans across the service. Ensuring at all times that they are revised regularly to ensure that they align with service financial and standards requirements
• Accountable to the Trust, in partnership with Director of Supply Chain and Sourcing / Contract Management. for always maintaining safe stock levels for all clinical areas across both Trusts.  Including product recalls, product standardisation, supply during major incidents/ unexpected peaks in demand
• Responsible for the communication for all service related information to staff at all levels across the NHS Trusts where GSTFT provide procurement services, Including the use of advanced negotiation, persuasive, motivational, and reassurance skills, where significant change is required
• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of formal complex presentations to large groups of internal or external audiences
• Responsible for the development and management of business relationships with senior staff in the NHS Trusts where GSTFT provide the relevant procurement services.

Qualification & Requirements

Benefits

Flexible working

We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.

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