Purchasing Team Leader

You will join a

supportive and developing Systems and Purchasing Team that plays a vital role

in ensuring clinical and non-clinical services have access to the goods and

services they need. This role offers an excellent opportunity to combine team

leadership, customer service, problem-solving and procurement expertise in a

fast-paced NHS environment.

We are looking

for an individual with procurement or purchasing experience, ideally gained

within a large and complex organisation. You will have experience of supporting

or managing staff, working with purchasing systems and developing effective

relationships with customers and suppliers. Knowledge of NHS procurement

processes and systems would be advantageous.

You will have strong communication and organisational skills, a

commitment to customer service and the ability to prioritise competing demands.

You will be confident analysing information, resolving problems and supporting

colleagues to achieve high standards of performance and compliance.

In return, you will

have the opportunity to develop your management and procurement skills,

contribute to service improvement initiatives and work within a team committed

to continuous learning and professional development.

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

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