We have an urgent requirement for a Procurement Specialist on an initial 5 month contract working for an NHS client based in Norwich.
This is hybrid working and the successful candidate will need to be onsite in Norwich 2-3 days a week.
The role is to take responsibility for the purchase of clinical & non-clinical digital health equipment, systems and managed services through competitive procedures and delivering contracts.
Essential Skills & Experience include: - Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through Degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs), IACCMS or equivalent experience - Chartered Procurement Professional - Significant experience of negotiating £multi-million digital health contracts with suppliers - A track record of achieving significant cost reductions in a £multi-million portfolio.
- Demonstrable experience of managing large competitive tenders/quotations.
- Experience of public or major corporation procurement.
- Experience of working within the public sector and working knowledge of EU regulations (desirable).
- Experience of working within the NHS.
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