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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Manager - **Company:** CDD Services - **Location:** Peterlee, United Kingdom - **Salary:** £48,532 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Outlook, Business Systems, Information Systems, Data Systems, E-Procurement, Inventory Management Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, PRINCE2, Service Design, Information Technology - **Published:** November 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5961447056 ## About the Role * Comprehensive knowledge of e-procurement and information systems and their application within public sector procurement or equivalent. * Comprehensive knowledge of inventory management systems and working practices. * Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving complex issues. * Proficient in IT and Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power point. * Leadership skills, including change management, coaching and mentoring. Desirable * Awareness of public sector procurement and its application within the public sector. * Comprehensive knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience. * Proven track record of stakeholder relationships. * Must be pragmatic and structured. * Working knowledge of NHS National Procurement Strategies and associated plans., * Degree level qualification in Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Systems, Digital Services, Project Management or significant equivalent experience. * Evidence of specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate study, professional qualification or equivalent management experience. * Evidence of continued professional development. Desirable * Project Management Qualification (such as, PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience. * IM&T Honors Degree level qualification or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post. Experience Essential * Experience in developing and managing eProcurement systems and business intelligence analytical tools and systems. * Experience of managing large, multi-disciplinary projects on organsiational change and digital transformation. * Relationship management and Resource management. * Experience of analysing information and spend data to support decision making. * Experience of identifying service improvement and supporting appropriate change. * Experience of day-to-day line management of staff and staff development and mentoring. * Experience of strategic service planning and service redesign. * Experience developing policies and procedures * Experience of presenting specialist advice to senior management teams.) Desirable * Experience of participating in group meetings to achieve a set outcome. * Experience of supplier relationship and contract management. * Experience of managing budgets and resources. Special Requirements Essential * Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days onsite at a location in Peterlee. Disclosure and Barring Service Check ## Description Join Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) as our Systems Manager and play a pivotal role in the Procurement Department's Purchasing and Information Team. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the day to day leadership of procurement and information systems to support SCL and County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust : The Trust Group. You will lead the management of information, source to pay and supply data systems across the Trust Group, supporting purchasing functions to ensure optimal stock levels of medical and non-medical supplies and consumables. If you are motivated, enthusiastic and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help shape the systems that underpin purchasing and information across the Trust Group., We're looking for a proactive and experienced Systems Manager with a strong track record of information system environment including purchase to pay systems in public sector procurement and finance environment. The candicate will act as an advocate to drive improvements in the development and implementation of procedures, policies and ways of working to achieve best practice and compliance. Leading and mentoring team members across the purchasin and information team, supporting individuals to develop their knowledge and skills to progress and improve peformance will be a key element of the role. The post holder will report directly to the Head of Inventory Management ad Informa and will work closely with Trust Group internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will lead and drive information, electronic inventory and procurement forward in the Trust Group.