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Principal Procurement Manager, Clinical Category

Agency:In Association with Hays 

Reference:ADV337938JG4 

Salary:up to £38,350 

Hours: 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position 

Location:Reading 

Closing date:27/01/2009 23:59 PM 

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, based in Reading is an ambitious organisation with a successful track record in delivering high quality care.

Having achieved Foundation status, the Trust is keen to develop an integrated procurement and distribution function which will provide a strategic and commercially orientated service to the whole of the Trust.

The Trust is keen to ensure that all purchasing, of any kind, is properly controlled, managed, and best value obtained for the Trust as a whole. In addition to capital purchases, the Trust currently has an influenceable non-pay expenditure of approximately £75m.

For more information please visit our dedicated recruitment website www.hays.com/jobs/berkshirenhs

Role:

As part of a supportive team, the role of Principle Procurement Manager, Clinical Category fulfils two key functions.

Firstly, you will be responsible for the procurement of a range of goods and services and ensure that all purchases, contracts, commercial ventures, etc undertaken on behalf of the Trust are professionally managed, delivered to a high standard, and provide real value for money. You will also work with the Supply and Distribution team in ensuring that there is proper co-ordination in dealings with supplier related issues.

Secondly, you will work in a pro-active and strategic manner as a Business Partner along the nominated budget managers in the Trust. In this capacity, you will plan the purchasing and contracts management activity, and provide professional advice, analysis and support to stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills:

To be considered for this role, you will be CIPS qualified, or studying towards qualification.
The role will involve project planning, supplier management, preparation of business cases and management information reports, all of which means that you will need to demonstrate strong organisational skills and a natural ability to communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits:

Fast moving and varied position
27 days annual leave, rising to 33
Generous pension scheme
Flexible working available
Subsidised restaurant on site
Genuine commitment to promoting a healthy work / life balance

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