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There are 2 full-time, permanent posts available.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is the largest Health Board in Scotland and has a trade spend with third party suppliers of over £635m with the Procurement Department providing a comprehensive procurement and logistics service for all Health Board functions. This includes strategic sourcing and advice to improve effectiveness and value for money on all expenditure for goods, services and works.
The Capital Equipment and Equipping Team provides a professional equipment and maintenance procurement service to all NHSGG divisions, including purchasing, storage, and distribution, legal requirements, project management services and procurement management data. The postholder reports directly to the NHSGG&C Commodity Manager for Capital Equipment & Equipping
Capital Equipment allocation for the Health Board can range from £35m - £100m p/a Of this, Medical Equipment and Imaging Equipment allocation alone can range £5m - £25m. Maintenance, Service and Lease contracts are worth circa £26m p/a
We have a Senior Commodity Officer post vacant a present. The post holder will to ensure maximum efficiency of resources and achievement of value for money through tender, negotiation, project management and other procurement skills and techniques for GG&C Board wide projects and commodities. Identification of potential areas for expansion of the scope of the service will be a key role.
We are seeking candidates who are educated to degree level or equivalent and have knowledge of contract law and public sector procurement legislation, with ability to work flexibly within the service to meet changing demands. Experience in hospital / NHS Procurement and related goods services is preferred
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
Informal Contact: Chris Sanderson, Head of Procurement, Contact Number 07929 711 588, Email chris.sanderson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk