Purchasing & Systems Manager B8A

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow seeks a Purchasing & Systems Manager to oversee procurement activities and build relationships with stakeholders. The role focuses on enhancing the efficiency of the Purchase to Pay process. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, organized, and innovative. Join us to make a difference in patient care through strategic procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on effectiveness and efficiency of procurement activity.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Improve all aspects of the Purchase to Pay process.

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Procurement Team here at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is the largest Health Board in Scotland and has a trade spend with third party suppliers of over £907m with the Procurement Department providing a comprehensive procurement and logistics service for all Health Board functions. This includes strategic sourcing and advice to improve effectiveness and value for money on all expenditure for goods, services and works.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Purchasing & Systems Manager leads on the effectiveness and efficiency of all aspects of operational and tactical purchasing activity including procurement systems which underpin this activity.
• A key dimension of the role will involve building collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure that systems, processes and services are tailored to meet the requirements of end users and support patient care.
• This is a significant post within the Procurement Department and within the Health Board generally presenting an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and innovative candidate interested in improving all aspects of the Purchase to Pay process.

Contact and recruitment information

To Discuss The Post Please Contact
Chris Sanderson, Head of Procurement
Telephone: [phone]
or email: [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service is available on the Supporting Information document.

Equality, inclusion and Armed Forces

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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