A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management).
*PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*
We are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity, to cover maternity leave within the Contracting Team of the Procurement Service. As part of the central Procurement Service and reporting into the Senior Procurement Specialist, the Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for the delivery of several procurement activities across Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, the Trust and Northumbria Primary Care.
The successful applicant(s) will demonstrate an ability to draw on a strong set of procurement skills, commercial business acumen and specific experience in the delivery of procurement processes, developed over several years working in the public sector.
As a key member of our centralised Procurement Service, this role, will focus on the delivery of a wide portfolio of procurement requirements with a focus on Capital, Construction, and related Estates and Facilities projects.
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate experience in undertaking public sector procurement and delivering successful contracts across a range of appropriate procurement processes, particularly within the category of construction and Estates and Facilities related services. In addition, the ability to lead project specific engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and the ability to manage individual workload and priorities.
Those joining Procurement Service will have a unique opportunity to make a real contribution to shape and drive the direction of this service. Successful applicants will be proactive and enjoy being challenged by new areas and activities; they will also possess excellent communication and team working skills.
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
The primary purpose of this role will be to work with our Capital and Estates and Facilities teams, providing specific procurement support and the delivery of quotation processes in line with the Standing Financial Instructions & policies, and to undertake procurement activity to deliver compliance and value for money to the Trust and its subsidiaries.
The successful candidate will have a line management relationship into Senior Procurement Specialist and onward to the Procurement Leadership Team. Further details of duties and responsibilities of the role are included within the attached Job description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Thursday 21 Dec 2023
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