eProcurement Manager

NHS Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital in Scotland is seeking an experienced eProcurement Manager to lead the Purchasing and Systems Team and oversee electronic procurement platforms. You will shape procurement strategy, drive improvements in purchase-to-pay processes, ensure compliance with legislation, and deliver high-quality, value-for-money services across the organisation.

Flexible working options are available, and you will collaborate with senior stakeholders to transform

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading procurement activities and managing procurement systems.
• Knowledge of Public Procurement Legislation and Standing Financial Instructions.
• Experience planning and coordinating purchasing and systems work plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Purchasing and Systems Team.
• Oversee electronic procurement systems and ensure compliant processes.
• Drive procurement transformation and value for money.
• Develop and mentor staff while maintaining high service standards.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Public procurement knowledge

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

People management

Ability to work under pressure

Collaborative approach

PCS Tender systems

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

PCS Tender systems

Job description

About Us

NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is a national centre of excellence, delivering high-quality patient care, pioneering innovation, research, and education across Scotland. We are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through collaboration, continuous improvement, and the development of a highly skilled workforce.

Our Procurement Team plays a vital role in ensuring the organisation has access to the goods and services required to support safe, effective, and efficient patient care. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated eProcurement Manager to lead our purchasing and procurement systems functions and help drive the continued development of our procurement services.

About the Role

As eProcurement Manager, you will provide leadership and operational oversight for the Purchasing and Systems Team within Procurement. You will be responsible for managing the Board's operational and tactical procurement activity, overseeing the electronic procurement systems that support purchasing processes across the organisation, and ensuring procurement services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

Working closely with the Head of Procurement and key stakeholders across the organisation, you will lead initiatives to improve procurement performance, enhance purchase-to-pay processes, and maximise value for money. You will also manage and develop a talented team, supporting their professional growth whilst ensuring high standards of service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute strategically to procurement transformation, systems development, supplier performance, and organisational efficiency within a complex and dynamic healthcare environment.

About You

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional with significant experience in procurement and product management within a large, complex organisation. You will possess extensive knowledge of procurement strategy, ideally supported by a professional procurement qualification such as CIPS, or equivalent senior-level experience.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading procurement activities and managing procurement systems.


• Strong knowledge of Public Procurement Legislation and Standing Financial Instructions.


• Experience planning and coordinating purchasing and systems work plans.


• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Effective project and people management skills.


• The ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.


• A collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality customer-focused services.


• Experience using PCS Tender systems.

If you are passionate about procurement excellence, systems innovation, and leading high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.

Join NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital and help shape the future of procurement services that support exceptional healthcare delivery across Scotland.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.