E-Commerce Procurement Specialist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Urmston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking an E-Commerce Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and catalogue management. This role involves daily tasks such as liaising with stakeholders, and handling service desk queries and invoice disputes. Candidates should possess a good standard of education and ideally be working towards a CIPS qualification. The trust promotes a collaborative work culture, supporting your wellbeing and development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Good standard of education required.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures essential.
• Experience in customer-facing roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage catalogues and supplier relationships daily.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders.
• Handle service desk queries and invoice disputes.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Education

Good standard of education

NVQ level or equivalent experience

CIPS qualification or working towards

Tools

GHX Nexus / Exchange and Integra platforms

GS1

PEPPOL

Job description

E-Commerce Procurement Specialist

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust contains the largest procurement department in the NHS with over 130 colleagues and works closely with Greater Manchester Procurement and key local NHS Trusts.

Working in the E-Commerce department, the E-Commerce Procurement Specialist will have a varied role, taking on catalogue management, supplier relationship management and contracting activities. The role is key to maintaining links between purchase-to-pay and purchasing specialties.

Individuals will have the opportunity to work in a diverse professional team with learning opportunities such as NW Skills development training and CIPS.

Please refer to the Person specification and Job specification to gauge whether you meet the essential criteria. This is to avoid potential disappointment, especially if you have recently applied for the role and were not successful.

Main duties of the job

Daily maintenance and management of catalogues and supplier relationship portfolios, liaising with key stakeholders internal and externally to develop the department’s presence in the Trust. Catalogue requisition production, service desk queries and invoice disputes also form part of routine daily tasks in addition to core supplier work.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe. With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. Behind every patient cared for are people like you who keep services running smoothly, support clinical teams and help create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike. At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others. At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.

Diversity Matters – MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people truly represent the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education
• Knowledge of procedures to NVQ level or equivalent experience
• Commitment to study to achieve membership and qualification (CIPS) or equivalent experience / knowledge
• Studying / working towards CIPS qualification
• Record of CPD

Experience

• Working in an office/team environment
• Experience of customer-facing roles or equivalent
• Public or Private sector procurement
• Purchasing experience

Knowledge

• Understanding of procurement
• Basic knowledge of purchase-to-pay processes within a purchasing environment
• National Health Service (NHS)
• Understanding of NHS procurement procedures and regulations
• Working knowledge of GHX Nexus / Exchange and Integra platforms
• GS1 and PEPPOL

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year (per annum, pro rata)