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A rare opportunity has arisen for someone with a Procurement and supplies background to lead a team as Procurement and Logistics Manager.
The successful candidate will be required to provide support to the Head of Procurement in the management and provision of an efficient and effective procurement and supplies service within NHS Forth Valley, taking into account any changes which have been planned locally or nationally and may affect the organisation’s policies and procedures particularly with regard to Purchasing and Logistics.
Lead and supervise the Procurement Department, Customer Service Manager and Ward Product Management teams within Procurement and Supplies Service and Warehouse Team, within available team resources and to the required legislative, national and local policy and service delivery standards.
We are particularly looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with the relevant technical, professional qualifications and experience of NHS Procurement, or Supply chain / purchasing services.
With the ability to communicate effectively with a range of technical, clinical and management staff across the organisation, you will need to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and team working skills.
You will have a proven track record of Senior Procurement Management experience, Degree level or equivalent education with significant years of Senior Management experience.
Be able give Procurement and Logistics guidance and support to customers at all levels, suppliers, other Boards, National Procurement and other agencies and bodies.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
Hours of Work: The department currently operates 5 days between the hours 7am – 4pm. The post holder will have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
For further information and informal enquiries please contact David Logie Head of Procurement on Tele: 01786 433869
Or email at david.logie@nhs.scot
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.