Procurement Specialist at Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

37796.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Projects, Stakeholder Management, Tender Evaluation, Contract Management, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Numerical Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication Skills, Proactivity, Teamwork, Initiative, Sustainability Champion, CIPS Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company DescriptionWorking as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The vision for our single corporate services is to:Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer. Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts. Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities. Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations. Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts. Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing. Build resilience for individuals and our teams. The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.Job DescriptionBand 5: £31,049 - £37,796Full time hours: 37.5 per weekPermanent contractLocation: Building 4000, Lakeside, North Harbour, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3ENWe have an exciting opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Procurement Specialist, supporting both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) and Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT). Working closely with a range of staff across the organisation and beyond, you will play a significant role the delivery of high quality, value driven procurement across two NHS organisations.The role will require the successful candidate to deliver Procurement exercises and projects across a variety of categories while providing a highly professional service. Excellent analytical and numerical skills are essential as well as a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.This is an extremely busy and interesting department to work in. You will meet a different challenge every day and you will be an integral part of the team providing a first class procurement service.What You’ll Be DoingLead and deliver a range of procurement projects, from digital solutions to clinical services, ensuring best value and compliance with procurement legislation.Work closely with stakeholders across both Trusts, building strong relationships and influencing decision‑making at all levels.Drive innovation and efficiency by developing new ways to evaluate tenders, contributing to annual savings plans, and identifying new contracting opportunities.Support and guide colleagues, sharing expertise, helping develop team capability, and contributing to a positive, collaborative culture.Manage your own portfolio of projects, working proactively to manage your own workload, produce accurate documentation, chair meetings where required and ensuring deliverables are met on time.Champion sustainability, supporting Trust objectives around carbon reduction and waste minimisation.Continuously develop your professional skills, with opportunities to work toward CIPS and gain exposure to a wide range of procurement categories.Why This Role Stands OutYou’ll be part of a single corporate service, giving you a broader remit and the chance to influence procurement across two NHS organisations.The role offers variety, autonomy, and real impact - no two days look the same.You’ll work with a supportive team that values innovation, professional growth, and shared success.It’s a perfect step for someone looking to build a strong procurement career, especially within the public sectorPlease note this role does not offer sponsorshipFor additional information please see attached Job description or contact Holly Smith - [email protected] / Rupert Hatch - [email protected]QualificationsEssential criteriaGood general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to NVQ 4 or relevant equivalent.Must be prepared to work towards the completion of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs).Experience Essential criteriaExperience of a customer service and engagement environment. Evidence of skills that are transferable to the role.Desirable criteriaExperience of competitive quotations and tenders.Experience of public or major corporation procurementExperience of influencing others to lead change.Experience of working within the public sector.Skills & Knowledge Essential criteriaUnderstanding of the principles of procurement.Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.Good written and oral communication skills.Proactive with good project management skills.Able to work as part of a team. Able to use initiative and work independently.Desirable criteriaUnderstanding and knowledge of UK Government public procurement regulations/legislation (e.g., TUPE, Social Value, Public Contract Regulations, Freedom of Information etc).Additional InformationThe health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5 Salary Band: Band 5 Staff Group: Administrative and Clerical Contract Type: Permanent Job Area: Admin and Corporate

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Responsibilities

The specialist will lead and deliver various procurement projects, ranging from digital solutions to clinical services, ensuring compliance and best value across two NHS organizations. This involves working closely with stakeholders to influence decision-making, drive efficiency through new tender evaluation methods, and manage a personal portfolio of projects.