Procurement Specialist

Work closely with the Deputy Head of Procurement and Procurement Manager, and with the Trust’s clinical and corporate departments to deliver savings against the Trust’s challenging Cost Improvement Programme. The post holder will lead on a portfolio of procurement contracts and projects with Trust.

They will have a detailed understanding of all procurement procedures including tendering, and have proven experience of delivering savings and managing collaborative relationships with like minded organisations and key strategic suppliers. The post requires a professional, motivated and enthusiastic approach, excellent organisational skills, the ability to communicate at all levels and to have a flexible approach to work.

The Procurement Department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to support the team in the delivery of its tactical and transaction workstreams, and multi-million-pound QIPP delivery programme.

We are seeking candidates with excellent procurement knowledge and proven experience within the procurement sector.

Assist with the delivery of a section of the departmental workplan within the Team which the post holder has delegated responsibility for.

Please be aware of the change to legislation from the 1st April 2022 which will require providers of CQC-regulated activities only employ individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to roles where they have direct, face to face contact with patients and/or service users. By applying for a role at RBFT, you accept that should your application be successful, this may be a mandatory requirement of your role if it is deemed a ‘direct-facing’ role. Should you require further help or support with this, please contact our Recruitment Team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Parminder Johal Job title: Deputy Head of Procurement Email address: [email protected]