To lead the Hospital’s commissioning of goods and services and managing tendering processes and negotiations, including revenue and capital procurement.
Overall responsibility for the procurement, purchasing, and inventory systems and contract management development across the Hospital.
Analyzing the Hospital’s procurement needs and delivering these requirements on a cost-effective and timely basis, with no disruption to the very high level of patient care and service expected.
To achieve continuous improvement of procurement by developing policies, processes, and systems that deliver a high level of procurement skills, and best practices within the Hospital.
To oversee the Hospital’s inventories and purchasing methods that optimize stock levels, and keep working capital to a minimum, whilst not exposing the Hospital to any risk.
Offer advice, recommendations, and guidance to Hospital managers to achieve value for money optimal pricing, effective supplier contract management, and the delivery of operational service level agreements, through continued discussion and negotiation.
To be responsible for the maintenance and development of purchasing systems and the management of procuring materials and services across NMSC.
• Educated to Higher or degree level qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Project management qualification
• Experience with procurement and supplies management within a healthcare or similar organization
• Successful track record in delivering high-quality customer-focused procurement and supplies services.
• Demonstrable experience in managing Purchasing & Supplies departments including building staff capacity and capability.
• Proven experience in negotiating contracts and service-level agreements.
• Proven organizational skills within a Purchasing & Supplies environment.
• Demonstrable experience in budget management including costing.
• Experience in effective partnership working and fostering relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally of the business
• Demonstrable experience in delivering high-quality customer-focused purchased Purchase & Supplies services.
The Procurement Executive plays a vital role in managing the procurement process to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for the organization. This role involves working closely with suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating procurement activities to meet the organization's needs and objectives.