Procurement Systems Support | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an individual to enhance the efficiency of its procurement and supply chain systems. You will develop effective relationships, assist users with system benefits, and strive for continuous improvement in processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to improving service delivery. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to improving health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain functions.
• Ability to identify service and business process improvements.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of an efficient and cost-effective systems function.
• Assist end users in maximizing the benefits of various systems.
• Provide regular performance reports on progress and achievements.

Job description

Support the provision of a high quality, efficient and cost-effective systems function that meets the current and future technology needs of the Procurement & Supply Chain team. This will enable the Procurement & Supply Chain function to support the delivery of our wider corporate objectives.

Support the development and maintenance of the MSE’s purchasing catalogue and e-procurement system to ensure alignment with logistics, inventory and supply chain systems and processes.

Support an effective and efficient procurement service by assisting end users in maximising the benefits of our various systems.

Actively identify opportunities for service and business process improvement and working with colleagues to realise any developments agreed for implementation.

· Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with other members of the local NHS Confederation, SCCL, NHS Improvement as well as major service providers to the Service.

· Communicate and disseminate procurement statistics and data to colleagues involved in selecting suppliers and service providers and in committing MSE expenditure. Support and promote the MSE policies at all times.

· Working with colleagues assist in the resource planning for standardisation or new contract implementations across all sites. Provide product quantity and location data across all sites; and co-ordinate the exercise phases appropriately.

· Provide regular performance reports on progress, status and achievements for own area to be used by both Management and Users.

· Ensure the content of e-catalogues are consistent with NHS e-class and any GS1 barcode related standards.

· Drive up contract compliance across the Trust by guiding local users to the best and most efficient supply route

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.


We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.


This advert closes on Friday 11 Jul 2025