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Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

- Provide a procurement service to the Trust.- Work across clinical and non-clinical environments for purchasing a variety of products and services for all hospital sites of the Trust. - The role requires an analytical approach and good attention to detail to add value and process electronic requests for goods and services on the trust ordering system.- Liaising with customers on their requirements and with suppliers to identifying and secure financial saving, obtaining quotations and rationalisation opportunities. - Provide advice and guidance to user/staff and customers, on the purchase of goods and services, to ensure compliance in relation to procurement and stock management.- Carrying out Quote and Tender exercises in line with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions and European Procurement Rules utilising electronic systems.- Produce and analyse reports to identify supplier spend, product usage for Care Groups and Departments and to identify areas for product standardisation and potential cost improvement/savings.- Deal promptly and efficiently with customer queries and contract discrepancies.- To meet with Supplier Representatives to gather product intelligence.- Negotiate with suppliers to establish cost savings.- Assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of eprocurement systems and processes.- Work with Suppliers and internal customers to investigate and resolve invoice queries promptly to ensure appropriate credits are received and invoices are processed for payment.

Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

Work as a member of inventory management team within procurement department. Replenishment and management of stock on wards and departments with implementation of cost efficient practices based on analysing stock consumption data, current prices and available alternatives that meet trust’s care policies.Key achievements• Close cooperation with other inventory management team members, ward management and skin integrity department.• Processing stock reports which include stock levels, consumption, orders, deliveries and receipts using internal ERP system.• Identify stock usage and make recommendations regarding stock level to provide continuity of supply in a timely manner without compromising on patient’s care.• Understanding just-in-time philosophy, to keep continuous supply of goods to departments.• Make sure stock room is well organized and reduce waste that can be caused by damaged or out of date products.• Liaise with NHS supply chain and direct suppliers regarding stock replenishment and stock or delivery issues.• Act quickly for any disruption and shortages of stock by liaising with Category Management Team and by looking for alternative products.• Good understand of patient care on wards and close cooperation with staff in order to maintain high standard of health service.• Attend meetings with ward management regarding stock adjustments and consumption data.• Being responsible for stock on operating theatres in Montagu Hospital where accuracy of unique stock is critical for delivering service.• Ordering consignment stock on orthopaedic theatres in Doncaster, arranging audits with suppliers’ representatives and discussing stock issues.• Overcome issues with software and address problems by careful analysis of data and available reports.

Scunthorpe

Gained invaluable exposure to all aspects of business operations management, including: administration, accounting, procurement, production planning, stock control and customer service while maintaining quality controls and high standard.Key achievements:• E-commerce management, searching for new sales channels, marketing and promotion• Administration tasks including liaison with customer, order and sales management• Scoped efficient production in alignment with existing and future demand.• Oversaw supply chain management, including all associated sustainable development.• Gained invaluable experience spanning supply chain operations, including raw materials movement and storage.• Fostered supplier relationships while visiting supplier manufacturing plants and building a network of contacts during international events.• Monitored and minimised operational expenditure in alignment with budgetary controls.• Set and implemented robust business strategies and commercial plans. • Built strong customer relationships to drive brand loyalty.• Facilitated efficient resource control, including materials and equipment.• Managed daily operational logistics, transport and timely product delivery.

United Kingdom

Supervisor 2013-2018Supervise, support and performance manage a multifaceted team between 2 and 20 staff within this leading supplier of stocktaking and supply chain solutions while embedding a culture of customer service excellence.Key achievements• Maintained meticulous attention-to-detail to ensure data integrity while accurately managing stock taking.• Identified and implemented improvements to internal efficiency and the customer experience.• Drove brand awareness having maintained exceptional standards of presentation.• Recipient of consistently positive feedback from customers in recognition of service excellence.

Scunthorpe

Leading the team of pickers, organizing work and making sure orders are prepared for dispatch timely and with accordance to Health & Safety standards.Key achievements• Time management with accordance to scheduled plan and motivating team to reach targets.• Communication with internal and external departments according production, orders and transport of good between sites.• Usage of internal ERP system in order to process, maintain and increase efficiency of supply chain.• Providing training to new team members, filling documentation and maintaining the high standard of housekeeping.

Master Of Science - Ms, International Business

• Enhanced problem solving, research and analytical skills by researching international business situations, analyzing organisational.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business

• Improved knowledge encompassing the management of organisations, and the external environment in which they operate. • Discovered how.