Senior Procurement Manager IT

Job overview

The Procurement team provides procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust. The IT Procurement manager will support the Head of Procurement in defining and implementing a procurement strategy that supports delivery of the Trust’s overall strategy and objectives in line with the national NHS procurement strategy and Future Operating Model. The post holder will in particular shape and deliver the strategy for IT Procurement.

The post holder will be expected to build strong and effective relationships at a strategic level with senior stakeholders and to work collaboratively in order to deliver optimum demonstrable value from the Trust’s third party supplier spend. They will also be expected to promote the adoption of innovative products and solutions by working closely with Trust colleagues and suppliers.

Main duties of the job

The job entails establishing contracts for the IT department, in cooperation with the department. Building strong relationships to ensure needs are defined and procurement is done in accordance with the standing instructions.

The post holder will need to have knowledge of frameworks and the Contract legislation valid at any time. The post holder shall guide the IT department to deliver value for money and establish a portfolio of strong contracts.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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