Capital Procurement & Contracts Lead

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days Annual Leave

NHS staff discounts

Laptop provided

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a proactive Assistant Purchasing Manager to join the Capital Contracting Team in Leeds. You will support management and administration of a diverse portfolio of maintenance contracts to ensure high-quality estate and facilities services for patients, staff and visitors.

You will work with external contractors and internal colleagues, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and driving cost savings, with a hybrid pattern 3 days/week in Leeds

Qualifications

• Negotiate and procure capital equipment, goods, and services in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.
• Identify and evaluate new products and suppliers to support innovation and value for money.
• Review supply and distribution routes to ensure the most cost-effective solutions.
• Manage procurement of capital equipment using the Trust's electronic purchasing systems and databases.
• Support development and maintenance of purchasing, inventory, and supplies databases.
• Ensure medical equipment is appropriately maintained and managed.
• Maximise use of existing contracts and identify new contracting opportunities with NHS partners and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, including regulations for high-value purchases.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and procure capital equipment, goods, and services in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.
• Identify and evaluate new products and suppliers to support innovation and value for money.
• Review supply and distribution routes to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Lead product evaluations and trials with clinical teams to improve efficiency and achieve cost savings.
• Monitor, record, and report procurement savings and efficiency gains.
• Prepare and issue contract documentation in accordance with procurement regulations and Trust policies.
• Manage complex procurement projects and high-value contracts, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Teamwork

Procurement experience

Tools

Electronic purchasing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a proactive Assistant Purchasing Manager to join the Capital Contracting Team in Leeds. You will support management and administration of a diverse portfolio of maintenance contracts to ensure high-quality estate and facilities services for patients, staff and visitors.

You will work with external contractors and internal colleagues, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and driving cost savings, with a hybrid pattern 3 days/week in Leeds