Main duties of the jobObtaining accurate pricing and processing of requisitions for goods, services and maintenanceSource suppliers with assistance / advice from the Operational Purchasing Manager.Work with Trust Stakeholders to ensure complete, accurate and relevant specifications are written for all quotations up to the value of £50,000.Issue and evaluate quotations for goods / services up to the value of £50,000, recommending an award decision to the Operational Purchasing Manager.To ensure that all contracts and pricing documents are communicated to the Operational Purchasing Manager, and to manage your own suppliers, and others as required, within the catalogue management system (GHX).Problem solving relating to sourcing alternative suppliers for financial / delivery reasons.Assist in meeting the Procurement Departments savings target.Demonstrate excellent communication and Customer Service Skills.Raise the profile of the Procurement Department and promote the benefits of effective and best procurement practice.Attend meetings with Trust Stakeholders and Suppliers as and when required.Undertake other relevant procurement tasks as and when required.About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

DetailsDate posted27 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number362-ADM3SUP-10-26-AJob locationsStockport NHS Foundation TrustPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential

• Educated to A Level or equivalent including grades at C or above, or equivalent work experience.

KnowledgeEssential

• Know how to source alternative suppliers.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS procurement policies and procedures.

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a busy environment.
• Procurement experience preferably within a Public Sector environment.

Desirable

• Experienced in the use of electronic ordering systems.
• Experienced in the use of e-procurement systems.

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Good organisational skills.
• Customer Service skills.
• Good verbal, written, literacy and numeric skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload to enable deadlines to be met.
• Ability to search for and source products.

Desirable

• Good negotiation skills.

Work Related CircumstancesEssential

• Ability to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use own initiative to work successfully alone or as part of a team.
• Light physical effort.

Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential

• Educated to A Level or equivalent including grades at C or above, or equivalent work experience.

KnowledgeEssential

• Know how to source alternative suppliers.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS procurement policies and procedures.

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a busy environment.
• Procurement experience preferably within a Public Sector environment.

Desirable

• Experienced in the use of electronic ordering systems.
• Experienced in the use of e-procurement systems.

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Good organisational skills.
• Customer Service skills.
• Good verbal, written, literacy and numeric skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload to enable deadlines to be met.
• Ability to search for and source products.

Desirable

• Good negotiation skills.

Work Related CircumstancesEssential

• Ability to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use own initiative to work successfully alone or as part of a team.
• Light physical effort.

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You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting NEC4 contract strategy and principles.
• Drafting and reviewing contract documentation.
• Managing risk allocation and commercial controls.
• Preparing commercial tender documentation.
• Managing commercial modelling and tender evaluations.
• Supporting negotiations and contract awards.
• Ensuring governance, compliance and assurance.
• Building strong stakeholder and supply chain relationships.
• Providing commercial guidance and developing teams.
• Driving continuous improvement through lessons learned and market insights.

You’ll need to have:

• MCIPS qualified or equivalent, or working towards.
• Proven experience in major infrastructure and complex matrix environments.
• Strong commercial, contracting and negotiation expertise.
• Experienced in pre-award activities, tendering and stakeholder engagement.

Our valuesSafety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.