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The Commodity Team is responsible for leading the development of optimum commercial strategies to deliver best value for money for the £400m pa of in-scope non-pay expenditure. It is also responsible for developing, planning and implementing Regional and National Procurement strategic sourcing strategies/projects as well as complex best value commercial contracts for high value pharmaceutical, medical, surgical, general and corporate products/services together with their stock administration.
A senior member within a section of the Commodities Team of the NHS GG&C Procurement Department. The post holder will to ensure maximum efficiency of resources and achievement of value for money through OJEU and Regulated 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.
Post holder will also represent NHS GG&C on National Procurement Commodity Advisory Panels, regional workshop events and other initiatives to ensure requirements are subject to appropriate contracts and will liaise with National Procurement, users and key stakeholders on all contract matters.
You should have significant experience with proven track record in the field of procurement and knowledge of the EU procurement directive
There are permanent and Fixed Term contracts for 2 years available with this vacancy, please put onto your application which post you would like to apply for.
Contact Information
Informal Contact: Christine Leese-Young 0141 211 4862
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.