Total 8 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in oxford ox3 9ax

· To maximise value from the supply chain by developing and leading on strategic procurement and category management across the designated Clinical expenditure category/division.

· To be the dedicated point of contact for all procurement and supply chain issues associatedwith their Clinical category of expenditure and to coordinate activities with the relevant Procurement Category Business Partners where appropriate.

· TodeliverbenefitsinlinewithagreedDivisional,DepartmentalandTrusttargets.


· To carry out appropriate levels of assurance and due diligence across the supply chain to assess any risk, confirm appropriate standards are being maintained, ensure reliability of supply, and ensure legislative and contractual compliance.

· To develop strategic procurement and commercial strategies for their Clinical division and to maintain short, medium, and long term workplan and benefits forecast with appropriate levels of detail.

· Theroleistoprovideahigh-levelofexpertknowledgeandskilltoensure:

o bestpracticeprocurementandstrategicsourcing

o maximisevaluefromthesupplychain.

o welldefinedprocurementcategoryplanandstrategies

o managementofrisk

o valueformoney

o thedevelopmentandimplementationofinnovation

o trackedbenefits&contractcompliance.

o managedrelationshipswithkeystakeholders,includingsuppliersandother agencies such as GPS.
Category Management
· Proactivelymanagesallspendinallocatedcategoriesofexpenditure.

· Ensuresthatcategoryservicesarefit-for-purposeandsuitableforstakeholders.

Develop,implement,monitor,andreviewprocurement/commercialstrategiesforallocatedcategories.

Developsandmaintainssupplierrelationshipmanagement.

Projectmanagementofthetenderingprocessfrominitialscopingthroughtocontractaward

· Managehigh-valuestrategicsourcingprojects.

· Identifyandmanageriskthroughouttheprocurementprocess.

Maintainlinkswithrelevantbodies(forexampleInnovationHubs)toensurenewtechnologies and innovation are incorporated into procurement.

Useofelectronictendering/sourcingtools,spendanalyticstools,andcontractmanagementsystems.
ProjectManagement
Projectmanagementofbespokecategoryprocurementexercisesonbehalfof stakeholders through conception to completion.
Analysis&Reporting
Reporton procurement and commercial activity to the division andfor the spend categoriesvia appropriate and relevant ways (dashboards, reports, KPIs, data analysis)

Conductfinancialanalysisinsupportofindividualprocurementprojectstoassessimpacton budgets for stakeholder.

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
PersonalRequirementsGeneral
· Asignificantunderstandingandknowledgeofpublicprocurement.

· Highlydevelopedcommercialskillsandbusinessacumen.

· Theabilitytoapplythatknowledgetoliaisewith,advise,negotiate, andsupporttherelevant stakeholders with their requirements for products, projects, equipment or services that are consistent with current legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

· Abilitytoco-ordinateandmanagetheprocessofnegotiating,awarding,andmonitoring contracts taking all the appropriate actions when there are any arising issues.

· Driventoself-manageandperformwithinachallenging,complex,andbusyhealthcareenvironment.


Communication&RelationshipSkills


· Requireshighlydevelopedpresentationandcommunicationskills.

· Beabletodevelopnetworksandcommunicateappropriatelywithstakeholdersandkey communication links which may include:

o ClinicalProfessionalsandIndependentContractors

o Staffatalllevelsandrolesinotherprocurementorganisations&agencies,NHSTrusts, and Commissioners across the country

o SuppliersandSupplierTrade/ProfessionalBodies

o DepartmentofHealthandotherGovernmentBodies




o Innovationhubs&InnovationCentre(s)

· Providecategoryadviceandexpertiseinaspectsofprocurementactivitytoallthestakeholders.

· Todevelopkeyrelationshipsandworkwithother,ProcurementBusiness Partners, CategoryManagers, and functional Specialists, sharing information asrelevant.

· Communicatewithgroupsandgivepresentationsaspart oftheprocessoftenderevaluation and contract award recommendation.

· PresenttosuppliersatSuppliersBriefingSessions,e.g.,outliningbroadclientrequirementsprior to formal tendering.


AnalyticalSkills&Judgement


· Keepaccurateandcompleterecordsof activitiesandcommunicationsconsistentwith legislation, policies, and procedures.

· Beabletocollectandanalysesdatainavarietyofformatsandcoding(s).

· Beabletoanalyseandinterpretfinancialinformation.

· Analyseandpresentfindingsfromcommercial&tenderactivity.

· Workmanagementandplanningskills.


ResponsibilitiesforHumanResourcesincludingpersonalandpeopledevelopment.


· Updateanddevelopnewknowledgeandskillsandshareinformationasrelevantwithother, Procurement Business Partners, Category Managers, and relevant stakeholders.

· Identifyowndevelopmentneedsandsetsownpersonaldevelopmentobjectivesinlinewith the requirements of the organisation.

· Makeeffectiveuseoflearningopportunitieswithinandoutsidetheworkplaceevaluating effectiveness and feeding back relevant information.

· PeopleManagement-theabilitytomanage,influenceandleadpeoplewhomayormaynot be direct reports.

· Topro-activelymanageandsupportthedevelopmentofanydirectreportsandsupportthe training, development and succession planning across the wider team.


Health,safety,andsecurity


Allpost holdersatOUHhavearesponsibilityforpromotingthehealth, safetyandsecurityofpatients and clients, the public, colleagues, and themselves. This is in addition to general category listedbelow.



· Employeesmust:

o CooperatewiththeTrustanditsofficersinimplementingtherequirementsof theHealth & Safety at Work Act 1974 etc. etc.

o Takereasonablecareoftheirownhealth,safety&welfare

o Refrainfromdoinganythingwhichmayconstituteanunacceptablehealth&safetyriskto themselves or others

o Reportanydefectiveequipment,unsafesituations,orpracticesimmediatelytothe responsible manager

· Identifyandassessanypotentialrisksinvolvedinworkactivitiesandprocessesforself and others and how best to manage the risks.

· Supportothersinmaintaininghealth,safety,andsecurity.


Quality


AllpostholdersatOUHhavearesponsibilityformaintainingqualityofownwork,encouragingothers, contributing to improved quality, and developing a culture of striving to improve. This is in addition to the general category listed below.



· Uses relevanttools andresourcestoensureconsistencyandtransparencyof anyprojects, tenders and evaluations carried out on behalf of the organisation or stakeholder Trusts.




· Acts consistentlywithlegislation, policies, procedures, andotherqualityapproaches and promotes the value of quality approaches to others.

· Worksasaneffectiveandresponsibleteammemberandenablesotherstodolikewise.

· Prioritisesownworkloadandorganisesandcarriesoutownwork inamannerthatmaintainsand promotes quality.

· Self-motivatedandtakestheappropriateactionwhentherearepersistentqualityproblems.


Equality,diversity,andrights


Allpost holdersshallholdaresponsibilitytosupport, promoteanddevelopaculturewhichpromotes equality & diversity across the organisation.



· Recognises the importance of people’s rights and acts in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures.

· EnsuresthatallprocurementactivitiesarecarriedoutinaccordancewithUKandEUlegislation.

· EnsuresthattendersfromsuppliersarecompliantwithUKandEUlegislationandtender evaluations are carried out with fairness and transparency.


HumanResources
· ToenshrinetheprinciplesofImprovingWorkingLivestosupportstaffindevelopingan effective work/life balance.

· Toensurethat allstaffundergoanannualperformancereviewinlinewiththeTrust Policyand have an up-to-date Personal Development Plan.

· Toberesponsibleforownprofessionaldevelopment andtoparticipateintheTrust Performance Review Process.


Information


· Toberesponsibleformaintainingtheconfidentialityof allpatientandstaffrecordsin yourarea.

· Toberesponsibleforensuringthat allstaff withinyourdepartmentadherestoallareasof the Data Security Policy held.

· Toberesponsibleforensuringthat allstaff withinyourdepartmentadherestoallareasof the Data Security Policy held.

· Toberesponsibleforaddressingallsecurityandconfidentialitytrainingneedsof allyourstaff. This should be done on induction and then on an annual basis to update the staff.

· Should you have any matters of concern, you are welcome to, and encouraged to, raise your concerns with your Manager/Director.




CodeofConduct
Toenshrinetheprinciplesof theNHSCodeof ConductforManagersin undertaking allaspectsof your role.




AdditionalInformation


OUH is committed to valuing and promoting diversity in employment, service delivery practices andits’ general environment. An expectation of all leadership posts within the Trust is that each individual will take responsibility for promoting open, inclusive, and accessible service provision, staff development and a culture that values and respects difference.



Itisalsoexpectedofallstaffthat:

a) Theywillhaveasoundawarenessof Safeguardingissuesandbeclearabouttheirrespective roles and responsibilities to report, respond to and share information in relation to Safeguarding Adults, Safeguarding Children, Domestic Abuse and Public Protection.




b) Theywillhaveknowledgeof andadheretotheDataProtectionActandwillnot disclosureto any person or organisation, any confidential information that comes into their possession in the course of their employment.

c) TheywillfullyparticipateintheTrust’sperformancereviewandpersonaldevelopment planning process on an annual basis.

d) Theywillundertaketrainingasnecessaryinlinewiththedevelopment ofthepostandas agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planningprocess.

e) Theywillachieveanddemonstrateagreedstandardsofpersonalandprofessional development within agreed timescales.

f) Theywillcontributepositivelytotheeffectivenessandefficiencyof theteamsinwhichhe/sheworks.

g) They will undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensuratewiththerole,includingprojectwork,internaljobrotationandabsencecover.

h) Theywillcontributetoahealthyandsafeworkingenvironmentbyadheringtohealthand safety regulations and Trust policies.

i) Theywillcontributetothe preventionandcontrolof healthcareassociatedinfectionby adhering to Trust policies and guidelines.






This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An excellent position has become available with a manufacturing Company in South Oxford for a purchasing assistant to work with the purchasing team to ensure all direct and indirect materials are available on time and purchased at the most cost-effective price.
You will be responsible for managing the cost-effective procurement of materials, goods and services into the business to support business requirements and ensure your allocated suppliers are performing to agreed KPI.
Your success will ultimately be judged on how well suppliers perform and the contribution to the business bottom line, through pricing and availability of material.
Main Duties:

• Raising purchase orders
• Raising and reviewing purchase requests
• Requesting quotations
• Attending and representing procurement in project meetings
• Liaise with finance department about incoming goods and invoice discrepancies.
• Liaise with sales about new pricing and lead times and piece parts so that's sales can estimate more accurately
• Sending weekly open order reports
• Regular vendor meetings
• Relationship building with suppliers
• Chase orders overdue date and report as required.
• File keeping, traceability of POs and credit card payments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A qualification in Purchasing (CIPS) (Desirable but not essential.
• If you don't possess a CIPS qualification, would you have a willingness to obtain one that may include out of hours or distance learning?
• 3 years' experience using MRP/ERP/SAP or similar and are you competent in its use for placing and reviewing Purchase Orders and updating parts and supplier or customer data?
• Experienced in supplier or customer management.
• Demonstrate a competency in the use of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word & Outlook?
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment ( a marine manufacturing business would be an advantage).
• Possess a good level of Maths and English - Preferably 5 above in GCSE Maths & English or equivalent.
• Demonstrate a professional and entrepreneurial attitude to purchasing.
• Possess excellent communication and assertiveness skills
• Flexible and reliable
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet multiple project deadlines.

In this role you need to have great people skills, analytical approach to decisions and be an
effective communicator including being a good listener.
The hours are Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm, salary range is £30 - £35k depending on
experience with full training given. 23 days holiday, a yearly bonus, Bupa Healthcare and
contributed Pension along with plenty of free parking.
Due to the location, you must have your own transport.

If you think you can rise to the challenge this job presents then please contact Graham Cripps Pharmacy Purchasing & Distribution Operational Manager e.mail: graham.cripps@ouh.nhs.uk (Tel: 01865 225975) Our Identity statement: The supply of medication across all clinical areas in the Trust is essential to patient care. To ensure this need is consistently met, the Pharmacy Purchasing and Distribution Team are dedicated to providing a readily accessible, safe, constant service that meets the changing demands and pressures of the modern NHS.

Pharmacy Technician – Band 6.

37.5hours – Mon to Friday

This is a unique opportunity for the right person to join our team providing the OUH NHS Foundation Trust with a high quality medicines supply service.

This role is central to the performance of the unit, and the successful individual must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as having a self motivated and positive demeanour, be able to cope with changing demands and be able to work under pressure.

You need to be an experienced qualified Pharmacy Technician and be up for a challenge with a steep learning curve

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Working with suppliers to improve services for the OUH

· Ensuring medicines are ordered and received in a timely manner to meet demand

· Sourcing new medicines from suppliers to meet with new demand and to support supply problems

· Working with Technicians and Pharmacists across all sites to provide information relating to status of products

· Supporting the Medicines Effectiveness team with Formulary and Saving initiatives

· Ensuring that the Pharmacy system is updated with new contract information

· Supplying information relating to shortages of medicines to support decision making in weekly shortages meetings

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

If you think you can rise to the challenge this job presents then please contact Graham Cripps – Pharmacy Purchasing & Distribution Operational Manager e.mail:graham.cripps@ouh.nhs.uk(Tel: 01865 225975)

Our Identity statement:

The supply of medication across all clinical areas in the Trust is essential to patient care.

To ensure this need is consistently met, the Pharmacy Purchasing and Distribution Team are dedicated to providing a readily accessible, safe, constant service that meets the changing demands and pressures of the modern NHS.


This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Delivering a strategic procurement service to the Trust including, but not limited to: tenders and quotes, mini-competitions and full procurements via (FTS) to ensure best value for money Drafting and evaluating pre-qualification, tender and contract documents Managing the tender process on the e-tendering portal Ensuring that project activity and other procurement tasks are undertaken to the required standard and meet all timescales and deadlines Contracting, where appropriate, with neighbouring NHS Trusts for healthcare and ancillary services Ensuring full compliance with Trust Procurement policies, Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions and Public Contract Regulations. Ensuring contract compliance and dealing with contract performance issues Delivery of best value for money and sustainable savings for the Trust by effective sourcing of goods and services Providing procurement advice to individuals and to groups through formal and informal meetings Developing and promoting effective working relationships with departments within the Trust to increase understanding of their professional needs Working with the wider Procurement team to identify areas where requirements should be consolidated or contracting activity is required. Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Trust policies, procedures and guideline - It is a condition of your employment that as an employee you are expected to adhere to our policies, procedures and guidelines. These can all be found on the Trusts website.

Your new company

Do you want to work for a company that is saving countless lives across the world? This is the role for you!
This is a fantastic role for an Oxford University spin-out in the medical manufacturing industry, which has grown significantly in the last few years and is on track to double in the next year. The business is now able to bring the manufacturing/assembly function in-house, which requires an Inventory Accounting Manager to help set up and take ownership of it.
Your new role

As the successful candidate, your duties will include:

• Managing inventory accounting and valuation processes
• Analysing and reporting on inventory management, identifying areas of improvements
• Providing information on inventory holdings and valuations across global warehouses
• Lead on the implementation of new processes and methodology for an in-house production line
• Reconciling inventory to the accounts, ensuring integrity of the data
• Business partnering with Production, Sales, Logistics, Merchandising, providing inventory reports and supporting valuations
• Designing, managing and implementing procedures and controls for inventory management and movement
• Managing aged, obsolete or faulty inventory, ensuring it's costed and accounted for
• Developing systems, ensuring accurate tracking, recording and valuing of inventory
• Clearing and auditing inventory on a quarterly basis
• Supporting month- and year-end financial reporting
• Providing analysis for statutory audits, as required

What you'll need to succeed

To be the successful candidate, you must have / be:

• Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA or QBE, or experience in an Inventory role
• Experience working with inventory, understanding valuations, transfers, stock etc.
• The ability to take ownership of a task and work independently
• The ability to identify areas of improvement and work in a fast-paced business
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic and driven

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available, hybrid working, 25 days' leave plus BHs, a company bonus and much more!

What you need to do now

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Up to £46,000 per annum
Oxfordshire UK


Your new company
An upper-tier local authority for a non-metropolitan county in the South East of England. Established in 1889, it is responsible for most strategic local government services in the county.They provide a wide range of services, including education (schools, libraries, and youth services), social services, public health, highway maintenance, waste disposal, emergency planning, consumer protection, and town and country planning for matters to do with minerals, waste, highways, and education.It is one of the largest employers in Oxfordshire, with a gross expenditure budget of £856.2 million in 2021-221. The council is committed to delivering top-quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents. As such, they are now urgently seeking an experienced Procurement Officer ready to take the next step in their career and help them on this journey.


Your new role
In this role, you'll advise the Procurement and Contract Management team, developing strategies and procedures. You'll build relationships with officers and customers, and collaborate with other council functions. You'll ensure strategies are communicated effectively and policies are up-to-date and compliant. You'll also design a training programme for stakeholders, resolve complex issues, and develop a competency framework. Other duties may be required to fulfil the role.


What you'll need to succeed
This role requires MCIPS membership or equivalent, or a commitment to achieve MCIPS within three years. The candidate should have 5 years of public sector procurement and contract management experience, excellent knowledge of strategies, policies, processes, and procedures, and evidence of professional development. Strong communication skills, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills are essential. Key behaviours include personal performance ownership, a positive attitude, proactive communication, resilience, confidence, and providing clear objectives for direct reports.

What you'll get in return
We provide a flexible work culture with the option to work from home or office, supported by a laptop and mobile phone. Enjoy 30 days of holiday, increasing after 10 years, with an option to buy more. We offer health support, a contributory pension scheme (employer contribution upto 19.9%!), family-friendly policies, and a benefits platform for discounts. We also have an electric car scheme, a cycle to work scheme, affordable loans, and learning opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Buyer - Indirect Purchasing - Automotive Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• As the Buyer your primary responsibility will be to support the Purchasing Manager in performing all purchasing tasks including; planning, optimisation, supplier liaison and negotiation as dictated by the business requirements.
• A key part of the role will be supplier nomination, you will support and propose recommendations for local and Group suppliers to ensure that nominated suppliers are of the highest standard and comply with all Group process, procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• You will be responsible for tender processes within the assigned commodity. This will include identifying and analysing business requirements, preparing tenders and issuing them.
• Accountability for the overall portfolio of suppliers within your area of activity, including improvement measures, supplier circles, supplier failure recovery / actions and managing any political or economic consequences. In this you will ensure that suppliers are managed and coordinated to the operational and economic benefit of the company.
• You will be responsible for the administration and maintenance of the purchasing systems including directing all purchasing related queries from the business to the relevant department as well as managing contracts, purchasing records and databases.
• By managing the purchasing process from supplier to end-user, you will set up and maintain Contract Agreements in all systems, review purchase requests and check compliance with Group Guidelines before converting requests to purchase orders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

• Previous experience within a purchasing related environment, ideally within automotive or aerospace manufacturing, or related.
• Previous experience in facilities procurement - indirect procurement experience also considered
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of purchasing systems including SAP & SRM
• CIPS beneficial
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement techniques
• A high level of numeracy with the ability to interrogate systems to produce relevant data
• Familiarity with the key elements of Purchase Orders, Contracts and Tenders together with their associated processes.

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