Senior Procurement Officer

Job Summary

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is one of the largest ambulance services in the country providing 999 emergency response, non-emergency patient transport services, 111 services and emergency planning and resilience for seven million people across 5400 square miles.

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is looking to recruit a Senior Procurement Officer to join the existing procurement team; we are looking to recruit a pro-active, self motivated and ambitious individual to join our team.

You will act as a lead expert in all aspects of procurement and supply, providing professional advice to internal and external customers to the Trust. You will play a key role in the effective delivery of a portfolio of projects/tenders across a wide range of categories both clinical and non-clinical, including Find a Tender requirements and following best practice tools and techniques to achieve contract compliance, cost reductions and savings whilst ensuring continuous improvement in quality.

Main duties of the job

You should be CIPS qualified or working towards the qualification, will have at least 3 years procurement experience, have a good understanding of current procurement guidance and legislation (including Public Procurement Regulations).

A positive, proactive and committed approach is essential, together with the ability to analyse, innovate, motivate and manage a busy and changing workload against tight deadlines.

You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deliver high quality documentation. It is expected that you will have effective team leadership skills and will be a natural team player as the role may require some supervision of operational procurement staff.

You must have strong IT skills including MS Office and e-Procurement systems particularly as we look to continually optimise e-procurement systems across the Trust.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information, for an informal chat regarding the position, contact Vicki Stansfield ( ) / or via 07812 304266.

NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforces reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Advert closes 23 February 2025
Interviews – W/C 3rd March 2025

Skills Essential

1. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Negotiating and influencing skills.
3. Computer Literacy (skills) advanced knowledge and proficiency of I.T. packages particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases (or commitment to train).

Qualifications Essential

1. Qualified Member (MCIPS) of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
2. Educated to degree level or equivalent and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent significant experience in Procurement at a senior level.
3. General standard of education A Levels/Diploma or equivalent.
4. Evidence of continuous personal development (PDP).
5. Willingness to undertake any training as required by the Trust.
6. Valid driving licence for use in the UK and access to a vehicle for work use OR ability to travel between sites using other means within reasonable timescales.

Values and Behaviours Essential

1. Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable.
2. Being at our best – professional and adaptable and takes pride in work.
3. Making a difference – act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone.

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.

Employer details

Employer name
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address
30 613 Procurement Team
Manchester
M45 6AQ

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