Job overview
As the Operational Procurement Team Leader, you will be based in our busy operational Procurement team, supporting the Head of Local Delivery in maintaining Oracle P2P system to allow the effective purchase of goods and services throughout the Trust. The daily maintenance, security and general administration of the Procurement aspect of the Oracle system application is key to standardising our purchases across the Trust, helping to improve patient safety, whilst also providing an effective service that delivers on-going cost efficiencies and benefits. The role will include engaging with multiple stakeholders, both internally with clinical and contracting colleagues and externally with suppliers, systems support and colleagues from other Trust. You will also be helping to support the integrations of the existing systems with our new Inventory Management System, which is currently in the implementation stage.
Please note - this role will be based at Russells Hall Hospital - Dudley.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the Operational Procurement Team Leader will include engagement with multiple stakeholders to develop and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Trust’s Procurement system. Helping to ensure that purchase orders are placed for goods and services in line with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions to achieve best value and improving patient safety. To investigate and evaluate new and existing sources of supply for all products and services as appropriate, including NHS Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services and other Procurement Collaborative Purchasing Hubs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails.
***PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY***
Person specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths & English at CSE grade 1/Diploma/NVQ3 IT information/ ECDL (European Computer Driving License or relevant experience with P2P system.
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This advert is for Operational Procurement Team Leader with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in West Bromwich, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - subject to full banding review.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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