Senior Procurement Specialist at Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

46580.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Contract Management, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management, Project Management, Communication, Team Leadership, Innovation, Healthcare, E-Tendering, Microsoft Excel, Cost Reduction, Clinical Outcomes, Operational Efficiency, Customer Partnerships

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Our vision for Single Corporate Services Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care. Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services? Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU 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 creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme. The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. 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 Description Band 6: £38,682 – £46,580 Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week Location: Dual-Site Role (Portsmouth & Isle of Wight) Travel between sites may be required Are you a procurement professional with a passion for healthcare and providing value for money? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation, leadership, and value creation are key? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact across two NHS Trusts. As part of our Single Corporate Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering high-value, complex contracts that directly support patient care in Theatres. You will work across both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, helping to drive efficiency, innovation, and best value. This position is both strategic and hands-on, offering an exciting unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the organisation. You will take the lead on high-value and complex procurement projects specifically related to Theatres supplies and services. You will be expected to develop and implement innovative procurement methods aimed at maximising savings and improving clinical outcomes. The role also includes supervisory responsibilities, where you will mentor and support Procurement Specialists to help them grow and perform effectively in their roles. You will also deputise for the Theatres Procurement Manager and Head of Procurement when required. Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for delivering tenders/competitive pricing exercises, arranging trials, sourcing products and suppliers, and managing contracts in full compliance with the Procurement Act and NHS regulations. A core part of the role involves collaborating with clinical and operational teams to ensure that specifications and evaluation criteria are both accurate and fit for purpose. You will use the Atamis E-Tendering Solution and Microsoft Excel to manage procurement data, generate reports, analyse data, and administer tender processes. By incorporating lessons learnt and driving innovation, you will help deliver continuous improvement across the department. Your contributions will also support the development of procurement policies and the annual work plan. Additionally, you will play a key role in building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure best value for money is achieved in all procurement activities. To be successful in this role, you should be working towards or already qualified with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Demonstrated experience in contract management, running competitive tenders, and delivering measurable cost savings is essential. You should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly when engaging with senior stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required. The role demands someone who can work independently, manage shifting priorities effectively, and confidently lead others. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Help us deliver outstanding procurement services that directly support patient care in Theatres. For further details, please see enclosed Job description Qualifications Qualifications Essential Working toward or knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and relevant training and experience Experience and a good understanding of the products and operations within Theatres Demonstration of strong supplier and customer partnerships Desirable Experience of Prince 2 Practitioner (project management) Experience Essential Expertise in Contract Management and Procurement legislation obtained via formal training or operational experience of working alongside the Procurement Team. Evidenced experience of negotiating contracts in a large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions and adding value activities Experience of competitive tenders/quotations Experience and/ or training in contract management Experience of demonstrating new and innovative methods of achieving savings Desirable Evidence experience of Project management experience or equivalent qualification Experience of working within the public sector Experience of proactive category management Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of procurement and contract management to be able to provide specialist advice. Competent with Word, Excel, and Access Good Communication: written & oral at senior manager level. Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team. Able to use initiative and work independently. Well organised, able to prioritise workload Additional Information The 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.

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Responsibilities

You will be responsible for delivering tenders, managing contracts, and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure procurement specifications are met. Additionally, you will mentor Procurement Specialists and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.