Employer NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board Employer type NHS Site NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Headquarters (with travel across Cheshire and Merseyside) Town Warrington Salary £49,387 – £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/11/2026 23:59
Procurement Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the changing shape of NHS commissioning in Cheshire and Merseyside. Our current organisational structure supports effective working both locally and across Cheshire and Merseyside as we develop as an Integrated Care System.
The population of Cheshire and Merseyside is diverse and growing and we are keen to see that diversity recognised within our own workforce. As an employer we seek to open opportunities for our staff to gain new skills, gain knowledge and develop careers in heath and care.
We welcome students, staff, people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientation, physical abilities, backgrounds, and philosophies and those who are accepting of others. Our goal is to support all of our workforce in their work, if you believe you can bring your skills and experiences and an open-minded approach into our fast paced and dynamic organisation, we are committed to providing a positive and supportive experience for all of our staff.
Job overview
Job Summary
The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and delivering procurement projects for health and non-health goods and services on behalf of Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB). The postholder will ensure the delivery of compliant, transparent and value for money procurement activities, in accordance with relevant procurement legislation, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), organisational policies and governance requirements.
The role provides specialist procurement advice, guidance and support to colleagues across the ICB and leads procurement exercises throughout the procurement lifecycle, including procurement planning, market engagement, tendering, contract award and mobilisation. The postholder will contribute to the management of a portfolio of contracts and service agreements and support the delivery of procurement and contracting objectives, with a primary focus on the successful delivery of procurement projects and work programmes across the organisation.
Working closely with stakeholders across the ICB and wider Integrated Care System, the Procurement Manager will develop and maintain effective working relationships, support service improvement and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems and governance arrangements, ensuring a high-quality and responsive procurement service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to:
Internal ICB staff including managers, colleagues, and senior management as appropriate
ICS partners, including portfolio leads, Local Authorities and Provider Collaboratives
Non-NHS organisations
Members of the public and service users as appropriate
Matrix work across all other teams to address interdependencies and ensure alignment of mutual objectives.
External consultancy, as required.
Working for our organisation
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside serves a population of over 2.7 million people across nine localities, working with 16 NHS provider organisations, 51 Primary Care Networks, local authorities and voluntary sector partners.
We are proud of Cheshire and Merseyside’s record of collaborative working and there are countless examples of brilliant care, but there are also examples of variation in service which only serve to exacerbate health inequalities.
Our vision is for everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside to have a great start in life and get the support they need to stay healthy and live longer.
We will do this by working together, as equal partners, to support seamless, person-centred care and tackle health inequalities by improving the lives of the poorest fastest.
Our values are rooted in the NHS Constitution, and we strive to create a compassionate, collaborative and innovative culture where staff can thrive and make a real difference to local communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Procurement and Contract Planning
To support the delivery of the ICB’s procurement strategy and ensure procurement activity aligns with organisational priorities, governance requirements and statutory obligations.
To lead procurement projects for health and non-health goods and services, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, NHS guidance and ICB policies and procedures.
To develop procurement approaches, sourcing strategies and procurement documentation that support value for money, service improvement and organisational objectives.
To analyse demand, activity, financial and market information to support procurement planning, business case development and the identification of opportunities for efficiencies and innovation.
To manage and co-ordinate procurement activities from initial scoping and market engagement through to contract award and mobilisation.
To work closely with commissioners, service leads and stakeholders to develop service specifications, procurement documentation and evaluation criteria.
To contribute to the development and delivery of procurement work plans and forward procurement pipelines.
To support the delivery of procurement programmes, procurement pipelines and forward procurement plans, ensuring procurement activity is aligned to organisational priorities and governance requirements.
To prepare business cases, procurement strategies, reports and governance documentation to support approval and decision-making processes.
To support the development and implementation of procurement policies, procedures and best practice in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
To manage procurement-related governance, commercial and quality issues, ensuring risks are identified, recorded and escalated appropriately.
To lead procurement development, market engagement and supplier engagement activities within the scope of the role.
To provide specialist procurement advice and support to colleagues across the ICB on procurement legislation, governance requirements, procurement routes and commercial considerations.
Contract Management
To support the management and administration of a portfolio of contracts and service agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual and organisational requirements.
To monitor contract activity and support contract review processes, escalating issues and risks where appropriate.
To support contract variations, extensions, re-procurement activity and contract closure processes in accordance with organisational governance requirements.
Please refer to the job description for a comprehensive list of the role responsibilities and the personal specification
Person specification
Knowledge
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Knowledge and expertise of NHS procurement rules and regulations
- Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or at an advanced stage of study or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques, and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project
Skills
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Equality and Diversity
- Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems in the area.
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.
Additional information relating to the role can be found in the Job Description below. Please note that candidates will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined within the Person Specification (also below), therefore, to avoid disappointment please ensure you meet the requirements of the role before applying and that you are able to demonstrate these requirements throughout your application form.
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Name Siju George Job title Head of Procurement and Non-Health Contracting Email address Siju.George@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
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