The post holder will support the Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Head of Procurement in identifying and delivering procurement efficiencies, wider cost and service improvements.
The post holder will develop strong working relationships with all stakeholders both internal and external to the Trust promoting a culture of shared responsibility for procurement issues within the context of Trust objectives.
The post holder will work in collaboration with the Head of Procurement on strategic procurement matters which impact on the operational workings of the Procurement Team.
Working with divisional colleagues the post holder will drive and deliver directorates approach to ongoing cost improvement programmes on a forward plan basis that is robustly and transparently managed.
In partnership with the Head of Procurement produce and deliver the Trust’s procurement strategy.
Working with the Head of Procurement the post holder will ensure that there are appropriate systems and processes in place to deliver and drive forward the service improvement agenda to achieve efficiency gains and improve the operational effectiveness.
The post holder will deliver key strategic objectives including identifying ‘value for money’ opportunities.
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
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