Commercial Lead

NHS Jobs; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Generous annual leave 27–33 days

NHS Pension Scheme

Thrive learning culture

Health and wellbeing support

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Commercial Lead to drive strategic procurement and sourcing activity across the organisation. You will manage key supplier relationships, negotiate high-value contracts, and develop innovative commercial solutions that support high-quality services for donors, patients and colleagues.

Working with senior stakeholders, you will lead complex procurement projects, champion continuous improvement and sustainable savings, and provide expert commercial guidance

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement and supplier relationship management.
• Proven ability to negotiate high-value contracts.
• Experience leading procurement projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement and sourcing activities across NHS Blood and Transplant.
• Negotiate high-value contracts and manage key supplier relationships.
• Provide expert commercial advice and drive continuous improvement and savings.

Job description

As a Commercial Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering value across NHS Blood and Transplant by leading strategic procurement and sourcing activities, managing key supplier relationships, and developing innovative commercial solutions that support high-quality services for donors, patients and colleagues. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead complex procurement projects, negotiate high-value contracts, drive continuous improvement and sustainable savings, and provide expert commercial advice, while motivating and developing a team to achieve exceptional commercial and organisational outcomes.

What we offer

Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life. Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you. Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years. Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role. Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website: Read about our application process Learn more about our culture at NHSBT.