Procurement Analyst

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the new Contract Management Team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, supporting the effective delivery of contract management across the organisation.

The post holder will provide analytical and data management support to the Procurement Department, using procurement, contract and expenditure data to inform decision making, support value for money and ensure compliance with procurement processes and regulations. They will analyse contract usage, pricing compliance and supplier performance information, contributing insight that supports category leads, clinical procurement specialists and contract managers in their operational and strategic activity.

A significant aspect of the role involves producing routine and ad hoc reports, dashboards and savings trackers, validating procurement and financial data, identifying discrepancies or trends, and working with finance colleagues to support reconciliation, expenditure monitoring and financial reporting. The post holder will ensure that procurement and supplier data held within Trust systems is accurate, complete and fit for purpose, escalating issues where required.

The post holder will communicate analytical information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders, contribute to meetings by providing data insight, and work collaboratively within the Procurement team to improve processes, data quality and ways of working.

The post holder will interrogate and interpret procurement and contract data to provide meaningful insight that supports effective purchasing decisions, contract oversight and performance management across the Trust. They will contribute to tendering, contract review and supplier engagement activity by supplying accurate analysis and background information, ensuring that colleagues are equipped with reliable evidence to inform discussions and decision making. The post holder will take responsibility for the ongoing accuracy and integrity of procurement data, proactively identifying anomalies, resolving data quality issues and maintaining robust records across procurement systems.

The role requires close working with finance teams, clinical stakeholders and procurement colleagues to ensure that information is clearly understood, appropriately applied and supports compliance with internal procedures and external regulations. The post holder will also support the development of improved reporting tools, data processes and team practices, while providing informal support to colleagues and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the Procurement Department.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team  are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Lisa Holleworth
Job title: Head of Procurement
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