Senior Commodity Officer (Capital Equipping & Contracts)

Nhsscotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Senior Commodity Officer to manage procurement for capital equipment and associated contracts. The role requires a degree or equivalent, a professional qualification in procurement, and strong negotiation skills. Candidates will ensure efficient resource use and contract management, focusing on value for money in procurement processes. The NHS promotes diversity and includes military community in its recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Professional/Postgraduate qualification in Procurement and Supply.
• Knowledge of contract law and public procurement legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum efficiency of resources in procurement.
• Lead multi-million pound contracts including analysis and management.
• Negotiate and manage risk and liability effectively.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Inter-personal skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

CIPS Professional Diploma (Level 4)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday: 0800-1600 / 0900-1700.

The Procurement Team welcomes candidates to join NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is the largest Health Board in Scotland and has a trade spend with third party suppliers of over £907m. The Procurement Department provides a comprehensive procurement and logistics service for all Health Board functions, including strategic sourcing and advice to improve effectiveness and value for money on all expenditure for goods, services and works.

>Due to a recent expansion and skill mix review, we have 3 x Senior Commodity Officer posts vacant within our Capital Equipment and Equipping team who cover medical equipment, imaging equipment and Estates assets plus all associated maintenance contracts. The Senior Commodity Officer is responsible for ensuring maximum efficiency of resources, achievement of value for money and risk and liability management through negotiation and other procurement skills and techniques, and will lead on all aspects of multi-million pound cross-directorate contracts covered by their team’s portfolio including the analysis, selection, award and management of those contracts.

We are seeking candidates who are educated to degree level or equivalent and hold a Professional/Postgraduate qualification in Procurement and Supply e.g. CIPS Professional Diploma (Level 4) or equivalent experience, who have knowledge of contract law and public procurement legislation and have excellent team management, communication and inter-personal skills.

Informal contact: Gareth Miller - Commercial Team Manager on 07814 939 799 or [e-mail].

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. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.

We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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