£22.76 per hour - PAYE

£30.39 per hour -UMBRELLA

Full Time

Birmingham

JOB SUMMARY

The objective of the role is to identify, develop and deliver credible savings/work plans within the IT category and engage with stakeholders for the Corporate functions. Whilst ensuring all procurement activity is undertaken in accordance with public procurement legislation and Trust standing financial instructions.

You will need to be skilled in contract management and who is confident influencing and working with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Your ability to drive value for money and deliver solutions is key to the role.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

General

* Manage the Corporate procurement for all Trusts within the BSOL PC, primarily within the IT category, however support across other areas such as Professional Services, Facilities Management, Estates and Capital works may also be required

* Sourcing, negotiating and procuring of IT software, hardware and infrastructure

* Identify projects and develop work plans and cost improvement programmes on an annual basis with regular reviews and updates throughout the year to deliver the agreed objectives and targets

* Develop an IT procurement strategy and implementation of the agreed strategy, including getting buy in from the IT departments across BSOL

* Lead on and manage complex procurement/tender exercises, including the creation of tender and contract documentation

* Provide specialist procurement knowledge across a broad spectrum of areas covered by the BSOL PC

* Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all relevant commodities and supply markets through conducting market research

* Manage the introduction of alternative products and sources of supply to achieve high levels of rationalisation and/or standardisation and be a key influencer and participate in user consultation groups

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

* Experience of working in a Procurement team

* Experience in Corporate Services Procurement covering IT areas/category

* Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time

* Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management

* Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups

* Experience of negotiating complex contracts

* Sound knowledge of contract management

* Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply

DESIRABLE

* Experience in Public Sector or NHS procurement

* Knowledge of the application of UK procurement legislation/ tendering processes & procedures

* Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis

TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

ESSENTIAL

* Good Standard of General Education

* Degree level or relevant equivalent experience

DESIRABLE

* Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Graduate Diploma or working towards

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately