Procurement Manager

NHS Professionals Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 10%

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Programme

Employee Engagement & discounts platform

Job summary

NHS Professionals in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead their Procurement team in shaping strategies for managing a £40m+ contract portfolio.

You will influence key decisions and mentor a team while fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. A proven track record in procurement and strong negotiation skills are essential. The role offers potential for career development and hybrid working arrangements.

Join us to make a meaningful impact in supporting the NHS.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in complex organisations.
• Strong skills in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of non-IT spend categories.
• Develop category management strategies.
• Drive supplier negotiations and contract governance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

CIPS qualification

Degrees related to procurement

Job description

About The Role

Are you an ambitious procurement professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career?

At NHS Professionals, we're seeking an experienced and commercially minded Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team and play a pivotal role in shaping how we procure and manage contracts across a £40m+ spend portfolio.

Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic, business‑critical decisions, lead complex sourcing initiatives, and deliver tangible value to an organisation that supports the NHS every day.

Please note: This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract until 30 July 2027. The internal job title for this position is Sourcing Manager.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the end‑to‑end procurement of non‑IT spend of direct and indirect spend categories.
• Developing and delivering category management strategies that support NHS Professionals' objectives and long‑term business goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve value through vendor consolidation, cost reduction or enhanced service levels.
• Driving commercial value through supplier negotiations, contract drafting, and robust contract governance.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to embed procurement best practice and deliver effective procurement solutions.
• Leading, coaching, and developing a small team, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative culture.

What we're looking for

• Proven procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience within a complex organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience in contract negotiation and drafting.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to translate plans into action and deliver results at pace.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching team members to achieve their full potential.

Why join us?

At NHS Professionals, you'll be part of a purpose‑driven organisation where your expertise directly contributes to better outcomes across the NHS.

• A highly visible role with exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision‑making.
• The opportunity to lead challenging, high‑value procurement projects.
• Hybrid working arrangements that support work‑life balance.
• A collaborative and supportive environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Career development opportunities that will help you broaden your procurement expertise and accelerate your professional growth.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic procurement expertise with genuine purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Candidate

• Have a collaborative and engaging approach.
• Have several years' experience in a similar role working with high value contracts.
• Ideally hold a CIPS or other relevant qualification (desirable).
• Be able to manage priorities.
• Work under pressure sometimes with challenging and variable timescales and deadlines.
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Be an experienced negotiator with a modern and creative approach to maximising value for NHSP and its suppliers and clients.
• Experience in managing a team to reach their full potential.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance with the ability to buy and sell - 27 days per year, plus bank holidays.
• A commitment to talent management & development.
• Values Star of the Month! - Our star of the month award enables you to recognise colleagues or teams that have gone the extra mile and they could win £100 worth of shopping vouchers.
• Pension – We’ll contribute up to 10% towards your pension if you join our stakeholder pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection.
• Wellbeing Programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Engagement & discounts platform.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

• To ensure we become an inclusive recruiter of choice, encompassing a fully diverse workforce, which truly reflects society.
• To proactively embed the EDI agenda, in an meaningful way, in all that it does.
• To create a psychologically safe environment in which everyone can thrive and be at their best.
• To actively support and include disabled people as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, including offering an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria and choose to apply under the scheme.

We particularly welcome applications from people from minority groups and will provide support to ensure an equitable process.