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Job summary

Main area
Procurement
Grade
Band 8C
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-COR-SO-0356-A
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southend
Town
Southend on Sea
Salary
£74,290 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/01/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Category Lead

Band 8C

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

 

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a successful candidate who will provide a proactive procurement service to the Care Group or Corporate Division(s) that you work with, covering both strategic advice and operational support. 

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The procurement function acts as a centre of excellence for all Procurement & Supply Chain activities across the new group. It manages the provision of goods and services to all departments (clinical and non-clinical) on a daily basis, contracting for the provision with several thousand suppliers. The service performs a strategic business management role,  managing £370m of non-pay expenditure in support of its stakeholders across the group.

Main duties of the job

You will be recognised as a professional procurement lead for the Trust on high profile, high risk procurements. To lead on negotiations of complex, high value contracts for the procurement of capital and consumable items.

To manage the implementation and development of procurement services for MSE to support the strategic approach to Category and Contract Management.

The ideal candidate will be a corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, have experience of business development and tender processes as well as experience of managing contracts or budgets above £10m

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
 
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Doctorate degree or equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience
  • MCIPS – Corporate member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply ( By examination )
Desirable criteria
  • Current driving licence

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Project management qualification
  • Experience of business development and tender processes
  • Experience of 1st line reporting to executive level
  • Staff management and budgetary control experience
  • Proven track record of innovation with an ability to inspire and lead the implementation and management of change

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria
  • Ability to identify development opportunities for co-workers
  • Ability to prioritise work and to meet challenging deadlines
  • Build effective relationships with all users using listening and empathy skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Margaret Hathaway
Job title
Interim Director of Procurement & Contracting
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07415 460607
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