To maximise value from the supply chain through strategic procurement and category management across the designated division and associated expenditure categories.
To develop procurement projects - undertaking, implementing and monitoring procurement activities and contracts across divisional/category expenditure in line with best practice, Trust SFIs/Policies, and for ensuring that these are implemented across the division/category.
Identification and development of non-pay savings schemes across the Trust working closely with stakeholders and operational management to deliver these. Work closely with the Procurement Business Partner to which they are aligned to develop strategic sourcing plans and projects that maximise value to the Trust from the supply chain.
Promote and maintain a cost effective, responsive and efficient service to customers across the entire Trust.
Work with staff at all levels within the Trust and particularly with senior managers and clinical staff across the four hospital sites to ensure service & operational and clinical and patient requirements are identified and fully considered.
Through the collation and analysis of data, provide information to support procurement projects and aid appropriate product standardisation and rationalisation.
Help to ensure a reliable supply of required products and services into the Trusts/Division.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Business Partner in the management of all non-pay expenditure for the division and designated expenditure categories to ensure strategies that deliver value-for-money and improved services.
The post holder will report to the Procurement Business Partner and be responsible for leading projects and identifying opportunities for savings delivery, compliance or value-added activities.

• best practice procurement and strategic sourcing
• maximise value from the supply chain
• value for money
• the development and implementation of procurement projects
• tracked benefits & contract compliance
• effective use of P2P and associate procurement systems
  Key Working Relationships

The post holder will report to the Procurement Business Partner. The post holder will interact with a range of senior stakeholders across the Trust in performing their procurement function, both to Trust standards and industry best practice.

• Divisional /Operational Managers/General Managers/ Clinical Consultants/

Finance Managers/ Key Stakeholders/ Suppliers/intermediaries
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