Diagnostic Network Procurement Manager | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization in Colchester is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement initiatives across diagnostic networks. This role focuses on achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies through collaboration with various clinical and operational teams. Candidates should have a solid background in procurement processes and be able to manage complex projects aligned with NHS standards. This position offers opportunities for professional development and support while contributing to patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Background in procurement or contracting with relevant qualifications or experience.
• Ability to lead procurement processes that are commercially sound.
• Identify areas to improve quality and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement projects ensuring compliance with NHS standards.
• Implement Cost Improvement Programmes at the trust level.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to identify procurement opportunities.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Leadership skills

Project management

Cost-saving initiatives

Education

Relevant procurement qualifications or substantial experience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join us within the East of England Diagnostic Network Team. The network team has expanded to include four diagnostic networks: Pathology, Imaging, Endoscopy and Physiological Sciences. Our collaborative approach is central to our operations, and we are committed to supporting our trusts within the procurement domain. Diagnostic networks advocate creating an environment to support staff development, sharing skills and knowledge, embracing innovation, delivering excellence and value within procurement, with the ambition to become a world-class procurement function of the future.

In this role you will lead specific project streams aimed at delivering Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP) at the local trust level. By engaging in regional procurement initiatives, participating trusts can leverage collective expertise and economies of scale to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement projects, ensuring compliance with NHS standards and achieving cost savings.
• Implement CIP initiatives at the trust level, aiming for significant savings without compromising service quality.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams across multiple trusts to identify procurement opportunities and streamline processes.
• Provide support to the Network Operational Director in delivering various projects within the networks.
• Identify new opportunities to deliver cost and value benefits across the network\'s portfolio.
• Represent the procurement domain and the relevant network at various events, necessitating occasional travel around the East of England.

Qualifications

• Background in procurement or contracting, with relevant qualifications or substantial experience. You will demonstrate the ability to lead procurement processes that are commercially sound and represent the best interests of the network. You will be able to identify areas to improve quality and reduce costs and help deliver innovative opportunities for member trusts.

Additional Information

This post is until 31st March 2026. Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients\' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. We offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. Time matters to everyone; we focus on reducing time delays for staff and patients. We are investing in digital transformation with a partnership with Epic to bring a leading electronic patient record system to ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025.