An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic & hard working Deputy Head of Procurement to work at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide leadership and management of a professional purchasing service to Derbyshire Healthcare contributing to the development and achievement of the Trust's procurement strategy, transformational activities and work plan. The post holder will deputise for the Head of Procurement on procurement and logistics issues and lead on key projects. To manage, develop and motivate procurement staff and contribute to the transformation of the service and its influence across the organisations. The post holder is accountable to the Head of Procurement for implementing the sourcing and contracting strategy across the Trust(s) ensuring that commercial and supply chain risk is effectively managed. The post holder is required to co‑coordinate a wide range of procurement activity at all levels across the Trust and to manage a portfolio of projects and contracting activity to ensure that the annual work plan is achieved. The post holder will ensure that the service is sensitive, responsive and flexible to the changing needs of the Trust balanced against the need to remain cost effective, the main task being to provide a strong and effective professional management focus leading to the achievement of agreed targets, efficiencies and added value initiatives. Responsibilities

Responsible for the Procurement function within the Trust in the absence of the Head of Procurement. Contributes to the strategic planning and operational provision of the Trust's procurement function. Assists the Head of Procurement in the implementation of the Trust's Procurement Strategy based on best practice for public sector procurement and ensures that such strategy is monitored against objectives and reviewed. Provides managerial support and training to the Procurement team, including day to day operational cover as required.

Strategic Focus

Supports the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings for the Trust by analysing current spend in specific categories to support the development of procurement strategies. Meets customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money when procuring products and services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/UK standard procurement practice. Supports contract compliance by pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.

Benefits

Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities

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