Job summary***PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY***We are recruiting a Senior Procurement Officer to join our newly formed strategic procurement team.The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team, assisting the Senior Procurement Manager in delivering effective Procurement services across the Trust, ensuring best possible value for money is achieved across the procurement of goods & services across the Trust.This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday. The role is required to work across all four hospital sites within Liverpool, with a base location at Aintree University Hospital. Flexible working will be considered.Main duties of the jobTo conduct, manage and evaluate tenders under UK procurement legislation; to facilitate negotiations and contract monitoring with companies of strategic importance to the Trust.Lead on Purchasing Projects within the Trust, making recommendations to Clinicians, Budget Holders, Finance and the Head of Procurement.Contribute to the delivery of the Procurement Strategy and work programme as directed by the Head of Procurement, leading on specific categories of products and services as delegated.To work with budget holders and clinicians to achieve benefits through procurement techniques.To use theoretical and practical knowledge to provide professional advice and guidance on purchasing and contracting matters, to directors, managers and clinical staff within the Trust.To undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade and the responsibilities of he post.About usLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdfFollow us on Social Media:Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals CareersInstagram - @LUHFTcareersTwitter - @LUHFTcareersJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesLiaising with members of the purchasing team, Trust managers, finance, clinical, nursing, and technical and administration staff so that they can be advised on the most appropriate supply channels, and on Trust procurement procedures; Leading on a series of purchasing projects within divisions as instructed; To analyse the Trusts non-pay expenditure and identify areas for savings; Communicate concisely and in a timely manner in terms of providing advice or updates on requests for information; Lead negotiations with strategic suppliers in terms of contract performance management and/or price negotiation; Responsible for the compilation and maintenance of the procurement projects work-plan; Assisting in the evaluation of new products and services and working closely with clinical specialists to minimise risk and costs; Lead on the recording of performance information, including savings reports as required by senior management; Negotiation and award of Contracts in accordance with Trust SFIs and Standing Orders and ensuring compliance UK procurement legislation.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialCIPS Graduate level: Level /or equivalent5 GCSE's (A-C) or equivalent including Maths and English Language.Procurement NVQs or other business qualification or significant purchase experience.DesirableECDLProject Management (eg POISE)ExperienceEssentialExtensive recent experience of conducting, managing and evaluating tenders via UK procurement legislation including for products used in an acute hospital setting.Experience of management within a procurement function.Proven track records of providing a customer focused service.Experience in managing large projects.Knowledge of contract law.Detailed knowledge of procurement processes, including UK procurement legislation.Extensive knowledge of suppliers, products and services (including clinical products) used in an acute hospital setting.SkillsEssentialPC SkillsNumerateExcellent interpersonal skillsHighly developed negotiating skillsExcellent organisational skillsExcellent managerial skillsExcellent communication skillsExcellent customer service skillsProblem solving skillsExcellent team workerStrong track record of a proactive approachProven track record in meeting deadlinesHighly organisedOtherEssentialFlexible approachAble to take responsibilityDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressAintreeLongmoor LaneLiverpoolL9 7ALEmployer's websitehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)