Procurement Manager

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the procurement team in Coventry. The role involves supporting the Head of Procurement, managing projects, and delivering cost-efficient, compliant procurement services across the Trust.

Applicants should have public sector procurement experience, knowledge of regulations and EU tenders, and ideally be degree-educated or pursuing MCIPS, with strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement team within the public sector.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and EU tender processes.
• Degree level education or working towards MCIPS qualification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Procurement in delivering the Trust's procurement strategy.
• Provide a professional service for procurement projects with cost efficiency and value for money.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
• Identify opportunities for standardisation and evaluate supply chain activities for best value.

Skills

Public sector procurement knowledge

EU tenders experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MCIPS (studying towards)

Job description

The Procurement & Supplies Dept. are looking to appoint a Procurement Manager to join their procurement team based at University Hospitals, Coventry.

The successful applicant will have previous experience of working in a Procurement team and applicants should have some knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and experience in administering EU tenders.

Ideally you will be educated to degree level, qualified or studying towards MCIPS and possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Please be advised, interviews are scheduled for 16th Sep 2026.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Duties will primarily involve assisting the Head of Procurement in delivery of the Trust's Procurement Strategy. You will also be required to provide an effective and professional service when delivering procurement projects, achieve cost efficiency benefits to the Trust and demonstrate value for money in all procurement activities whilst maintaining compliance with all statutory legislation, Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.

Responsibilities will also include identifying opportunities for standardisation/rationalisation of product usage across the Trust and evaluating supply chain activities, ensuring the most cost-effective source of supply.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Danny Haq Job title: Head of Procurement Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07423 837042

Contact times 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.