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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
Commodity Team Lead (Band 5)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join an expanding Procurement team in NHS Lothian. We are the second largest Health Board in Scotland providing a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services for the populations of Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.
We are looking for team players at various levels who will share our values and will enjoy the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment, playing a key role in supporting stakeholders, analysing spend data and delivering best value procurement options aligned to compliance with public procurement regulations and NHS Lothian’s standing financial instructions. Good communication and MS Excel skills will be essential to the role.
These are permanent full-time positions (37.5 hours per week), but we will also consider part-time applicants. If part-time, the salary would be pro rata.
NHS Lothian supports flexible working patterns.
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our staff. Our aim is for you to feel respected, appreciated and able to give your best. You can expect to enjoy the usual benefits of working in an organisation that values its people, including generous holidays, excellent pension scheme, investment in your ongoing professional development, family friendly provisions, staff discounts and a wide variety of other benefits. Our Procurement department has a proven track record of internal promotions and offers a scope for progression.
You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment. Evidence of this must be produced upon request.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Paul Rogers - Procurement Manager on 07890 554750 or email paul.rogers@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
We are also looking for Band 4 Lead Buyer (Job reference 119049) and Band 6 Commodity Team and Business Assurance Manager (Job reference 119067).