Contracting / Sourcing Specialist

Interface and provide Procurement advice

Working with the Category Manager, act as the client lead for high value and complex projects and sourcing programmes related to products or services as appropriate.

Provide procurement advice for complex contentious Network procurement negotiations.

In conjunction with stakeholders, review services and suppliers.

Identify opportunities to consolidate/aggregate expenditure.

Research the markets and give commercial/contractual advice on the procurement options, process and rules.

Use procurement expertise to enable partners to make decisions and produce accurate specifications

Department Core Purpose

The role supports the West of England Pathology and Imaging Networks

The West of England Pathology Network collaborates to deliver excellent pathology services to improve patient care.
Together we: Pursue equity of access to the highest quality scientific and clinical expertise for our patients Nurture rewarding careers for our people Maximise service efficiency by leading in best practice, innovation and value for money

The West of England Imaging Network aspires to be a connected partnership of integrated imaging services that are:
1. People focused
2. Continuously improving through shared learning and best practice
3. Delivered by skilled, fulfilled and supported colleagues

Network Mission

Enabling collaboration, connecting expertise and sharing knowledge so that we are at the forefront of innovation, delivering the best services for our population