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Job overview

Are you a tenacious, self reliant and innovative individual who thrives in a busy, dynamic workplace? An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Procurement Department for two Senior Procurement Contract Managers based at South Western Ambulance Service HQ at Exeter. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Procurement Professional who is highly organised with excellent communication skills and has the ability to motivate team members and implement new concepts whilst achieving value for money for the organisation.

South Western Ambulance Service covers 20% of the landmass of the UK so we are a very busy and dynamic organisation, enabling the Trust to meet the increasing demands of the Health Service.

The team is currently working a hybrid model of home and office working. We are currently attending the office once a fortnight on a Wednesday.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEWS WILL BE IN PERSON IN EXETER, INTERVIEWS WILL NOT BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS

Please note the JD is indicative Band 7 subject to job evaluation review

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake and manage high value and complex procurement activities across a range of products and services from the identification of a requirement to the award of contract.  This will include liaising with senior managers and contractors, ensuring best value and the delivery of savings. 

The successful candidate will possess full MCIPS membership (or equivalent) accreditation.

This is an extremely busy and interesting department to work in. You will meet a different challenge every day and the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team providing a first class procurement service to the Trust.

The Department recognises that every product and service it procures on behalf of the Trust will affect each patient, to this end the Department is committed to providing best value products and services.

Working for our organisation

Working for us is an experience like no other.  We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.  

The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars. 

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK