Senior Procurement Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Peterlee; Hybride; GBP 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NEST pension with 3% employer

Hybrid and flexible working

Six-monthly bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

On-site gym

Résumé du poste

Synchronicity Care Ltd, a subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, seeks a senior procurement lead to drive end-to-end projects, tender exercises, and framework utilisation. You will mentor staff, shape procurement policy, and ensure governance compliance across diverse spend categories.

The role is hybrid, with travel to sites across County Durham and Darlington on demand, supporting strategic objectives and value-for-money outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and deliver value-driven procurement solutions.
• Experience leading complex tenders and framework-based procurements.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in procurement and contract management.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects from inception to contract award.
• Run competitive tenders and maximise use of framework agreements.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and governance.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to deliver value.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts.
• Develop procurement strategies and forward plans.
• Identify savings and sustainable efficiencies through market analysis.
• Improve procurement policies, documents and processes.
• Mentor colleagues within the procurement team.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Formation

MCIPS close to completion

GCSE Maths & English A-C

Professional development in procurement

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

This senior role sits in the Procurement Team of Synchronicity Care Ltd, a subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust that delivers non-clinical services. The post leads end-to-end procurement projects across a varied range of goods and services, from tender to contract award, using frameworks where they fit. Hybrid working applies, with travel to sites across County Durham and Darlington on demand, and the post-holder also mentors colleagues. Visa sponsorship is not available while the employer awaits UKVI approval.

What the job involves

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects from inception to contract award
• Lead competitive tender exercises and maximise use of framework agreements
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and Trust governance
• Work with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions
• Manage supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations
• Develop procurement strategies and forward plans that match service needs
• Identify value for money, savings and sustainable efficiencies through market analysis
• Help shape and improve procurement policies, documentation and processes
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in procurement practice
• Mentor and support colleagues within the procurement team

What’s required

Qualifications

• MCIPS qualified or close to completion, or significant equivalent experience
• GCSE Maths and English at grade A to C or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development in procurement and contract management

Experience

• Proven experience in a large, complex UK procurement environment across diverse categories of spend
• Experience leading complex programmes and projects with multiple stakeholders
• Track record of delivering strategic objectives, efficiency savings and performance targets
• Experience line managing, coaching and developing staff

Skills & knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and best practice
• Working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime 2024
• Working knowledge of National Procurement Strategies and associated plans
• Strong stakeholder relationship-building and influencing skills
• Analytical skills to interpret complex data and market intelligence

Other

• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint literacy
• Positive, supportive team player who is pragmatic, structured and adaptable
• Ability to travel between sites across County Durham and Darlington on demand, under a hybrid working policy

Nice to have

• Management or leadership qualification (CMI Level 5 Foundation Degree) or equivalent experience
• Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 practitioner or equivalent experience

What’s offered

• NEST pension with a 3% employer contribution
• Up to 30 days holiday plus statutory days (full time basis)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Six-monthly bonus scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• Night shift and bank holiday working allowances where appropriate
• Salary sacrifice scheme, free parking, retail discounts and an on-site gym