Senior NHS Procurement Partner | Strategy & Savings

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited is seeking a Procurement Partner to lead and co-ordinate the buying team within a NHS/public sector context. You will deliver best-in-class procurement services, build robust stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement across Derbyshire and the East Midlands region.

The role requires extensive NHS/public sector procurement knowledge, contract management experience, and the ability to lead a small team while delivering cost

Qualifications

• Requires Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Prince2 Foundation certification or equivalent program is preferred.
• Knowledge of NHS Terms & Conditions and EU procurement rules is essential.
• Experience with contract management and procurement processes.
• Strong data analysis and spend management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support to plan, coordinate and deliver across multiple medium-high value workplans and maintain contract databases.
• Undertake competitive tender exercises, assist Customers with writing Specifications and Business Cases, draft ITT docs, run evaluations, tender awards and contract management.
• Develop innovative procurement methods to deliver efficiencies and cost savings and drive CIP targets.
• Engage with market analysis to track shifts, trends, and opportunities for value for money.

Skills

Negotiation

Public sector procurement

EU Regulations

Procure-to-Pay Systems

Spend analysis

Data analysis

Team leadership

Project management

Contract databases

OJEU compliance

Education

CIPs Level 4 (or equivalent)

Prince2 Foundation

ILM Level 4

NHS Terms & Conditions

Contract Management

Job description

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited is seeking a Procurement Partner to lead and co-ordinate the buying team within a NHS/public sector context. You will deliver best-in-class procurement services, build robust stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement across Derbyshire and the East Midlands region.

The role requires extensive NHS/public sector procurement knowledge, contract management experience, and the ability to lead a small team while delivering cost