Senior Commodity Officer - Procurement

Ayrshire; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Commodity Officer to join their dynamic Commercial Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful procurement activities that directly benefit healthcare services. With a focus on managing national contracts and local tendering, you will play a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance and driving cost-saving initiatives. This position is ideal for those looking to advance their procurement career while making a significant difference in the healthcare sector. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and supports professional growth in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing national contracts and local tendering activities.
• Knowledge of healthcare procurement processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage national contracts and ensure compliance with procurement laws.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Procurement Expertise

Contract Management

Cost-Saving Strategies

Sustainability Practices

Education

Degree in Business or Related Field

Procurement Qualifications (CIPS or equivalent)

Job description

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

The shift pattern for these 2 positions is hybrid working from home, with 2 days in the office, based at Walton Annex, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Join our Commercial Team, responsible for managing national contracts tendered by National Procurement on behalf of Health Boards, alongside local contracting and tendering activities. Our work ensures legal compliance and identifies cost-saving opportunities to support the Sustainability & Value Programme.

These roles were created following a departmental review to meet evolving service needs and to develop an optimal skill mix for the future. The teams focus on implementing national contracts and advancing local contracting across categories such as Medical/Surgical Consumables, Facilities, Estates, Corporate, and Capital Equipment purchases, including maintenance contracts. There is also a dedicated team for Sustainability & Value activities.

These positions are ideal for individuals seeking a career as specialist procurement professionals, offering opportunities to develop expertise and achieve procurement qualifications. If you're ready for a rewarding career impacting healthcare procurement, we encourage you to apply.

Informal contact: Chris Gannon, Commercial Manager, 07814 939 800, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer and support applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognizing military skills and experience.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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