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Job reference: 001890
Salary: Band 5 (£24,670 - £30,742)
Job closing date: 15/07/2019
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: National Distribution Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 01/07/2019
Employer (NHS Board): NHS National Services Scotland
Department: Logistics

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The Supply Chain operational team are part of the Logistics Directorate based in the NDC at Canderside, near Larkhall. They are responsible for the product management and replenishment of the NDC in addition to Supplier, Contract and Data Management for NDC categories.


Effective price and supplier management are critical to the success of the Supply Chain team. Working with the NDC Category and greater supply chain team, you will support the Category Manager in the overall supplier management program including negotiation of NDC pricing and preparation and tendering of NDC Contracts.


Educated to Higher level (or equivalent) you will have strong data gathering and analysing capabilities with an eye for detail. You will have a strong ability to work to deadlines and use initiative where required. Strong communication and presentation skills will assist regular activity with Suppliers, Health Boards and colleagues. Experience in tendering and negotiation would be an advantage


Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.


Candidates must have current NMC/GMC/HCPC registration at the time of applying.


Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.


For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Iain Main on 01698 794586.


Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org


Closing date for completed applications is Monday 15th July 2019.


Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).


NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.


NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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