Corporate Procurement Manager

NHS; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Corporate Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee high-value tenders and contracts, ensuring efficient procurement services across various corporate categories. Your expertise will drive substantial savings while collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers. The organization values professional development and offers a supportive environment for staff to thrive. If you're passionate about procurement and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in end to end public procurement.
• Ability to manage complex tenders and guide stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-value tenders in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Develop strategies to meet procurement needs and deliver savings.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Qualities

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths & English

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Diploma

Degree in Business-related subject

Job description

Job summary

The Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic procurement professional to join the Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient end to end procurement service across a range of Corporate categories to internal stakeholders and business units.

The post holder will take responsibility for negotiating high-value or complex tenders and contracts for goods and services across the Corporate categories, achieving the most advantageous outcomes for the Trust.

The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department takes responsibility for developing strategies to meet the procurement needs of individual business units and the Trust as a whole, and for delivering measurable savings from revenue expenditure in line with the Trust's formal Savings Plan. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Procurement Manager to join the Procurement department within the Corporate team; a role which will be pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Conduct formal high-value tenders in line with the Procurement Act 2023.

Create and draft tender documents and notices for publication to FTS.

Conduct detailed evaluation of tender returns, using appropriate financial assessment and purchasing and supply criteria. Lead and guide business units and project stakeholders through the evaluation of tender responses.

Award contracts, providing formal de-briefings to suppliers, service providers and departments as necessary.

Prepare and update tender reports and record/report savings.

Ensure that Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders, Procurement policies and other internal governance requirements are followed.

Ensure that procedures are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the organisation.

To deliver against agreed annual cost reduction targets and report on action taken, taking specialist responsibility for specific Corporate categories.

Develop and manage relationships with business units, stakeholders, managers, suppliers.

To liaise with senior procurement staff within other NHS Trusts and partners to identify opportunities for improving value across the ICS.

To ensure appropriate stakeholder input into the procurement decision-making process and specification requirements.

Market engagement with suppliers, service providers & framework providers.

Prepare Freedom of Information files and provide responses.

About us

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) is one of the UK's premier Foundation Trusts, with an operating budget in excess of £1bn. It provides a broad range of healthcare services to the population of South Yorkshire and beyond.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

190-0279-DIR

Job locations

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• 4 GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent experience/ qualifications)
• Holding or studying towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Diploma, or at least NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject.

Desirable

• A degree in a business-related subject

Experience Essential

• Extensive and relevant experience in end to end public procurement
• Responsibility for managing complex tenders
• Engaging and providing guidance to internal stakeholders
• Lead evaluations and moderation of tender responses

Desirable

• Lead, developed and implemented service contracts projects

Further Training Essential

• Must be prepared to become CIPs qualified

Desirable

• Completed Central Government Transforming Public Procurement training modules for Procurement Act 2023

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to interrogate financial data and identify anomalies including spend patterns and cost saving opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

• Basic management/supervision training
• Commercial Negotiation training
• Project Management training
• Knowledge of Contract Law

Personal Qualities Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable leadership qualities
• Adaptable to change

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• 4 GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent experience/ qualifications)
• Holding or studying towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Diploma, or at least NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject.

Desirable

• A degree in a business-related subject

Experience Essential

• Extensive and relevant experience in end to end public procurement
• Responsibility for managing complex tenders
• Engaging and providing guidance to internal stakeholders
• Lead evaluations and moderation of tender responses

Desirable

• Lead, developed and implemented service contracts projects

Further Training Essential

• Must be prepared to become CIPs qualified

Desirable

• Completed Central Government Transforming Public Procurement training modules for Procurement Act 2023

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to interrogate financial data and identify anomalies including spend patterns and cost saving opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

• Basic management/supervision training
• Commercial Negotiation training
• Project Management training
• Knowledge of Contract Law

Personal Qualities Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable leadership qualities
• Adaptable to change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)