Assistant Procurement Manager | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to join their Procurement Team. The successful candidate will provide professional procurement advice, manage a portfolio of contracts, and deliver efficiencies. This role requires strong skills in contract management, team leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration. If you're passionate about making a difference and committed to continuous improvement, consider applying for this opportunity. The position offers potential progression to Band 7 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a portfolio of contracts.
• Ability to lead procurement processes delivering best value.
• Skills in identifying and achieving efficiency savings.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional procurement advice.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of contracts.
• Strategically manage non-pay expenditure.
• Assist in developing team skills and capabilities.
• Work across different Trust divisions.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement process leadership

Cross-departmental collaboration

Team management

Efficiencies identification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Procurement Team at Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service as an Assistant Procurement Manager. The role will be either a Band 6 or Band 7 depending upon experience and qualifications, and we are happy to develop the right person.

You will report to the Senior Procurement Manager and form part of the strategic procurement team responsible for delivering a professional procurement service, managing a portfolio of contracts and achieving significant efficiencies for the organisations we work on behalf of.

The post holder will be expected to provide professional procurement advice, and to lead the procurement process to deliver best value all in accordance with the attached JD & PS.

• The post holder will be expected to provide professional procurement advice and support and to lead the procurement process in delivering best value and service to the Trust(s).
• To develop and manage a portfolio of contracts and support its renewal strategy.
• To strategically manage non-pay expenditure within the respective division and actively identify and deliver areas of efficiencies which include savings.
• The role may involve leading / managing a team and the post holder will assist in developing the team’s skills and capability to meet internally & externally set performance management targets, i.e. savings, contract coverage and customer satisfaction.
• The postholder will develop their own skills and experience through on the job and associated training courses.
• The post holder will need to work across Trust divisions / Trusts and collaborate across the ISC where necessary to deliver mutual benefits and efficiencies.

Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service (SHPS) is a shared service delivering professional procurement services for The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust, The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin ICB.

Our vision, "To provide excellent care for the communities we serve," is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let’s make a difference together!

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

This advert closes on Friday 12 Dec 2025