Job Description

Support the provision of a high quality, efficient and cost-effective systems function that meets the current and future technology needs of the Procurement & Supply Chain team. This will enable the Procurement & Supply Chain function to support the delivery of our wider corporate objectives.
Support the development and maintenance of the MSE's purchasing catalogue and e-procurement system to ensure alignment with logistics, inventory and supply chain systems and processes.
Support an effective and efficient procurement service by assisting end users in maximising the benefits of our various systems.
Actively identify opportunities for service and business process improvement and working with colleagues to realise any developments agreed for implementation.
Main duties of the job
Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with other members of the local NHS Confederation, SCCL, NHS Improvement as well as major service providers to the Service.
Communicate and disseminate procurement statistics and data to colleagues involved in selecting suppliers and service providers and in committing MSE expenditure. Support and promote the MSE policies at all times.
Working with colleagues assist in the resource planning for standardisation or new contract implementations across all sites. Provide product quantity and location data across all sites; and co-ordinate the exercise phases appropriately.
Provide regular performance reports on progress, status and achievements for own area to be used by both Management and Users.
Ensure the content of e-catalogues are consistent with NHS e-class and any GS1 barcode related standards.
Drive up contract compliance across the Trust by guiding local users to the best and most efficient supply route
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CORP-SO-0494
Job locations
Southend
Comet Way
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 6GD
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of standard computer systems such as Microsoft products
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence systems

• Would be trained as a systems administrator on various Procurement systems

• Experience in manipulating data
• Experience in data uploads / downloads
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify issues

• Ability to independently solve complex problems and find creative solutions

• Knowledge of standard computer systems such as Microsoft products
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence systems

• Would be trained as a systems administrator on various Procurement systems

• Experience in manipulating data
• Experience in data uploads / downloads
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify issues

• Ability to independently solve complex problems and find creative solutions