Procurement Manager

Wessex-Nhs-Procurement-Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous NHS pension scheme

NHS terms of service and annual leave

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Wessex NHS Procurement Limited in Southampton is inviting applications for a Procurement Manager (Band 7) on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on delivering strategic category workplans, leading procurement projects, and driving value through cost improvement programmes in collaboration with NHS stakeholders.

You will manage a small team, oversee supplier relationships, and contribute to standardising procurement processes across the local health economy while supporting governance

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or public sector procurement.
• Proven track record delivering cost improvements and value for money.
• Knowledge of public procurement regulations and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement category workplan and strategic sourcing projects.
• Drive annual cost improvement programmes and value for money.
• Manage a small team and mentor procurement staff.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to ensure contract compliance.
• Provide governance reporting and KPI monitoring for procurement activities.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Category management

Education

CIPS membership or equivalent

Tools

Public procurement systems

MS Excel

Job description

Employer Wessex NHS Procurement Limited Employer type NHS Site Royal South Hants Hospital / Basingstoke (see Job Overview) Town Southampton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum, Pro Rata Closing 04/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/11/2026

Procurement Manager

Band 7

Job overview

Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full time

Please note WPL does not hold a Home Office Workers Licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note: This role is based at Royal South Hants Hospital but can also allow you to work fromBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.

Main duties of the job

As a Procurement Manager, you will have responsibility for the delivery of a category workplan which will encompass a portfolio of strategic contracts and projects across your assigned category areas.

By partnering, influencing and identifying opportunities to drive greater value, you will support WPL in achieving our annual cost improvement programmes (CIPs) target as well as cost containment and other areas of added value such as improved quality.

In some cases, Procurement Managers have direct line management responsibilities for a Procurement Specialist(s) and / or Assistant Procurement Specialist(s). We are proud of the professional and responsive client service we provide, built on collaborative and constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Working for our organisation

At WPL, we play a key role in supporting the NHS in Hampshire, delivering end-to-end procurement and supply chain services for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a wholly owned subsidiary of both Trusts, WPL offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider NHS family and improve healthcare services across the region.

Our services include strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering, contract management, inventory oversight, distribution, and materials management across Southampton, Basingstoke, Winchester, and Andover. Joining WPL means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, working alongside stakeholders to drive innovation, efficiency, and value.

Employee Benefits:

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Your Main Responsibilities:

To lead the procurement strategic sourcing programme for a range of categories, taking the lead and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects.

To support the Senior Procurement Manager in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings, by analysing current spend information to develop in house and collaborative procurement strategies and workplans.

Maintain accurate management information reporting covering your key procurement activity areas e.g Workplan, CIP reporting, additional project work.

Ensure effective use of all WPL procurement related systems and procedures to support efficient working practice.

To meet customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money, through compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by actively managing the market place through the implementation of key strategies for supplier relationship management and contract management.

Lead on tenders and deliver complex strategic procurement projects.

Research the market for risks and trends. Provide guidance to the team to aid in new business opportunities and continuous improvements.

Liaising with end users at all levels to ensure compliance in the use of agreed standardised products, ensuring the range of items within catalogues is rationalised to an optimum level.

Provide expert advice on contract management; identify new areas for contracting work with stakeholders. Control procurement risks of any trials or R&D activities.

Provide advice relating to procurement decisions which are made in conjunction with local and national governance procedures and policies.

Ensure processes are in place so that effective, collaborative equipment purchases, trials, and long-term plans allow for standardisation across the local health economy.

Work with collaborative partners to ensure cohesive strategies are in place for the delivery of products and services, standardisation of services etc.

If required, to deputise for the Senior Procurement Manager when unavailable. Including department authorised signatory.

Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders to establish effective SLA agreements and KPIs to support contract management.

Create opportunities to leverage suppliers by periodically reviewing contracts for collaborative/standardisation opportunities.

Ensuring due consideration of the effect and cost of the supply chain, materials management teams and stock holding of any procurement activity undertaken.

Establish and manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Report on benefits, milestones, market trends, KPI’s and changes in work and resource.

Manage a small team with direct line responsibility. Mentor and coach, provide support and feedback.

Undertake appraisal of all your direct reports on an annual basis.

Communicate and uphold the values of WPL and our desired behaviours.

Monitor ongoing team delivery, workload, performance, and achievement of targets.

Responsibility to provide cover for other Procurement Managers during absences and to support the wider WPL team in times of heavy workload or short staff which may require short term involvement in other Clinical/NonClinical procurement categories.

To support the staff Training and Development Programme for the Procurement Team as part of their ongoing professional development.

Build Collaborative Relationships

Build and sustain effective communications with internal and external customers and key suppliers. Facilitate discussions and field questions, encourage discussion and listen to concerns and where appropriate act upon.

Person specification

Qualifications / training required

• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPs) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles
• Expertise in Public Contract Regulation (PCR) procurements obtained through personal project ownership and further formal training

Previous or relevant experience necessary

• To evidence significant and advanced Procurement knowledge
• Evidence procurement management of large complex procurement projects, involving stakeholders form many disciplines / departments in client organisations and multiple suppliers
• Evidence influencing skills in support of contract management to achieve optimum service levels and continuous value for money challenge
• Evidence significant experience and understanding in the application of strategic sourcing methods
• Evidence experience of supplier relationship management
• Evidence experience of supplier relationship management
• Evidence of leading or mentoring
• Evidence a track record of delivery against targets
• Worked in a customer service environment with management of a specific customer base