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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Salford

AI generated summary

  • You need experience as a commercial analyst, strong analytical skills, budget management, vendor management, IT asset knowledge, communication skills, data analysis proficiency, and invoice review ability.
  • You will track IT asset usage, manage software licenses, oversee spending, review vendor invoices, maintain an asset database, and coordinate with users for asset allocation and recycling.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • Experience in a commercial analyst role or similar
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to track and manage budgets
  • Experience in vendor management and working with third-party suppliers
  • Familiarity with IT asset management and software licensing
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across different teams
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and software
  • Understanding of demand management processes
  • Capability to manage requisitions and review invoices for accuracy

Responsibilities

  • The primary objective of this post is to support the Head of Vendor Performance Management within the Digital Team to gain an improved understanding and tighter grip and control of the current End User Compute and associated Software Licencing usage and also across other key software licence areas from a demand management perspective.
  • In this critical role, the post holder will be responsible for effectively commercially tracking the usage and demand for the Trust's end user device IT assets, including end user hardware (Laptops, mobile phones etc) and their associated software (MS software for example), throughout their lifecycle and also track the use of other software to ensure effective spinning down of instances were possible.
  • Support the vendor management team and Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer to manage the 3rd party supplier budget for End User Compute products and services including but not limited to Mobiles, Laptops, Desktops and associated Software, Managed Print. They will also track the usage of software across the estate and look for opportunities to stand down licences where there are commercial savings to be made without service impact.
  • Track the actual digital spend for this area against forecasted spend, highlight potential risks on over-spend as the demand management process interfaces into commercial management.
  • Manage the Requisitions process for this area of spend
  • Review invoices for accuracy and ensure timely payment to vendors
  • Support the maintenance and ongoing accuracy of an asset database of all associated hardware and software.
  • Work with the End users across the whole of the NCA both in Clinical and non-clinical roles to ensure the assets are correctly allocated in line with policy, tracked and received back in for recycling or decommissioning with the maximum commercial value gained for the asset.

FAQs

What is the primary objective of the Commercial Analyst position?

The primary objective is to support the Head of Vendor Performance Management in gaining a better understanding and control of End User Compute and associated Software Licensing usage.

What specific responsibilities does the Commercial Analyst have regarding IT assets?

The Commercial Analyst is responsible for commercially tracking the usage and demand for the Trust's end user device IT assets, including hardware and associated software throughout their lifecycle.

How does the Commercial Analyst contribute to managing the budget for End User Compute products and services?

The Commercial Analyst supports the vendor management team and Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer in managing the 3rd party supplier budget by tracking usage, identifying savings opportunities, and ensuring no service impact.

What process does the Commercial Analyst manage regarding spend?

The Commercial Analyst manages the Requisitions process for the area of spend and tracks actual digital spend against forecasted spend.

What is expected of the Commercial Analyst concerning invoice management?

The Commercial Analyst is expected to review invoices for accuracy and ensure timely payment to vendors.

How does the Commercial Analyst maintain the asset database?

The Commercial Analyst supports the maintenance and ongoing accuracy of an asset database for all associated hardware and software.

What role does the Commercial Analyst play in asset allocation?

The Commercial Analyst works with end users across the NCA to ensure assets are correctly allocated, tracked, and received back for recycling or decommissioning.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits about the position?

For further details, you can contact Amanda Jane Vaughan, Head of Vendor Performance Management, via email at amanda.vaughan2@nca.nhs.uk or by phone at 07872461818.

What values does the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust prioritize?

The NCA prioritizes three core values: care, appreciate, and inspire.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Employees receive a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Our NHS Trust provides hospital & community health services across four localities in Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2016
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of hospital and community services across Greater Manchester. Their mission is to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Their purpose is to ensure high standards of clinical excellence and compassionate care through their integrated health services, promoting better outcomes and experiences for patients.