Job summary

Interviews will be held w/c 22nd June

Are you a skilled Procurement Officer ready to take yourcareer somewhere truly meaningful?

At Synchronicity Care Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary ofCounty Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, were looking for a drivenProcurement Officer to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team. This is more than just a procurement role -its an opportunity to directly support the quality of care patients receiveevery day.

Youll lead on sourcing and procuring the goods, works andservices that keep vital healthcare services running smoothly. From securing best value to building strongsupplier relationships, your expertise will help ensure the consistent deliveryof safe, effective, and high-quality services across our healthcare provision.

In return, we offer a supportive environment where yourideas are valued, along with flexible, hybrid working that helps you maintain agreat worklife balance. If youre looking for a role where your skills havereal purpose and impact, wed love to hear from you.

For an informal chat please call or email JenaRobson, Senior Procurement Manager on jena.robson@nhs.net 07584774264

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrable experience inpublic sector procurement, with a strong understanding of current procurementlegislation and best practice. You willbe confident managing end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliancewhile delivering value for money and high-quality outcomes.

In this role, you will be responsible for procuring a widerange of goods and services that directly support frontline healthcaredelivery. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, you willbuild effective relationships, understand service needs, and developprocurement solutions that enhance patient care.

You will combine commercial awareness with acollaborative approach, ensuring all procurement activity is efficient,compliant, and aligned to organisational priorities. Strong communicationskills and the ability to influence stakeholders will be key, as you help driveimprovements in quality, cost, and service delivery.

About us

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

• A Competitive salary
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Procurement Officer within Synchronicity Care Limited, you'llbe part of a team culture in which you'll play a key role in delivering ahigh-quality, professional procurement service that drives real value acrossthe organisation. Youll help securecost efficiencies while improving quality and service outcomes, leading on arange of procurement activities including Requests for Quotation, below andabove threshold tenders, and the effective use of framework agreements.

Working closely with a Senior Procurement Officer, youllsupport the planning and prioritisation of procurement activity for yourdesignated business area. This means building strong relationships withstakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring procurement solutions arealigned, timely, and impactful.

Youll also provide trusted advice oncontracting within a public sector procurement environment, supporting theTrust and wider consortium partners to achieve compliant, effective, andcommercially sound outcomes.

Job description
Job responsibilities

As a Procurement Officer within Synchronicity Care Limited, you'llbe part of a team culture in which you'll play a key role in delivering ahigh-quality, professional procurement service that drives real value acrossthe organisation. Youll help securecost efficiencies while improving quality and service outcomes, leading on arange of procurement activities including Requests for Quotation, below andabove threshold tenders, and the effective use of framework agreements.

Working closely with a Senior Procurement Officer, youllsupport the planning and prioritisation of procurement activity for yourdesignated business area. This means building strong relationships withstakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring procurement solutions arealigned, timely, and impactful.

Youll also provide trusted advice oncontracting within a public sector procurement environment, supporting theTrust and wider consortium partners to achieve compliant, effective, andcommercially sound outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
• CIPS Level 4 Qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Public sector procurement experience -
• proven experience working in a public sector or regulated procurement environment, with a solid understanding of current UK procurement legislation and compliance requirements.
• End-to-end procurement delivery - demonstratable experience managing the full procurement lifecycle - running Request for Quotations, tenders (below and above threshold), mini-competitions, and using framework agreements.
• Tender evaluation and contract award -
• hands on experience evaluating bids against weighted criteria (quality and price), supporting moderation, and contributing to compliant contract award decisions.
• Stakeholder engagement - demonstrable experience working with a wide range of stakeholders (clinical and non-clinical), understanding requirements, and translating them into effective procurement strategies.
• Supplier and contract management - experience supporting or managing supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring performance, value for money, and service delivery standards are met.
• Commercial awareness and cost efficiency - the ability to identify savings opportunities, negotiate with suppliers, and deliver value without compromising quality or patient care.
• Use of procurement systems - experience using e-procurement systems (e.g. Atamis, Jaggaer, Oracle, or similar) to manage sourcing activities and maintain audit trails.
• Communication and advisory skills - the ability to provide clear procurement advice and guidance to colleagues, ensuring compliance and best practice across the organisation.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
• CIPS Level 4 Qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Public sector procurement experience -
• proven experience working in a public sector or regulated procurement environment, with a solid understanding of current UK procurement legislation and compliance requirements.
• End-to-end procurement delivery - demonstratable experience managing the full procurement lifecycle - running Request for Quotations, tenders (below and above threshold), mini-competitions, and using framework agreements.
• Tender evaluation and contract award -
• hands on experience evaluating bids against weighted criteria (quality and price), supporting moderation, and contributing to compliant contract award decisions.
• Stakeholder engagement - demonstrable experience working with a wide range of stakeholders (clinical and non-clinical), understanding requirements, and translating them into effective procurement strategies.
• Supplier and contract management - experience supporting or managing supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring performance, value for money, and service delivery standards are met.
• Commercial awareness and cost efficiency - the ability to identify savings opportunities, negotiate with suppliers, and deliver value without compromising quality or patient care.
• Use of procurement systems - experience using e-procurement systems (e.g. Atamis, Jaggaer, Oracle, or similar) to manage sourcing activities and maintain audit trails.
• Communication and advisory skills - the ability to provide clear procurement advice and guidance to colleagues, ensuring compliance and best practice across the organisation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address

The Centre For Health

Traynor Way

Whitehouse Business Park

Peterlee

County Durham

SR8 2RU

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