We are seeking an exceptional, highly motivated individual to work with the Strategic Procurement Delivery Services team, key internal stakeholders and our clients to optimise procurement activities across Health, Construction, Estates, Business Services and Digital & IT categories.
The role is hybrid, requiring office presence in Salford once a month and occasional visits to customer sites.
What you will be doing
- Lead complex and high‑value procurement processes, including legal, market engagement, scoping, briefing, tendering, selection, evaluation, contract negotiation and supplier management.
- Provide high‑quality, customer‑focused procurement and service‑design advice to external customers.
- Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers, generating new opportunities for work.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer teams and provide commercial and assignment advice to internal staff.
- Identify development and new opportunities through horizon scanning and maintaining professional networks across the NHS and wider public sector.
- Show expertise in the NHS, its strategic goals and policy drivers.
- Support project delivery as both a leader and a supporter.
What you’ll bring
- Significant relevant industry experience in delivering procurement solutions.
- Ability to partner and influence internal and external stakeholders in a project‑management environment.
- Public sector experience (essential).
- Knowledge of public procurement regulations.
- Experience developing acquisition strategy into delivery.
It would be great if you had
- Programme Management Professional qualifications (e.g. Prince2, Agile or equivalent).
Employment Type
Full‑time Permanent
Location
Hybrid role requiring travel to the NW Hub in Salford up to once a month.
Security Clearance Level
DBS
Internal Recruiter
Adrian
Salary
Up to £50,000
Benefits
£5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave (option to buy additional days), private medical, life assurance, pension and a generous flexible benefits fund.
Equality of Opportunity
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. The NHS and NHS Shared Business Services are committed to providing equal opportunities and do not discriminate on basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We are a Disability Confident organisation and will offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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