Procurement Officer

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bradford is looking for a procurement professional to support senior managers in contract negotiation and project interaction. The role involves building relationships to ensure compliance with purchasing standards and contributing to procurement strategies, ultimately enhancing patient care. Ideal candidates will have a background in procurement and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Understanding of procurement in large organisations.
• Proven experience in sourcing projects and procurement processes.
• Experience with small to medium service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Work with procurement management to maintain cost‑effective purchasing.
• Develop strong customer/stakeholder relationships.
• Investigate complex procurement enquiries.

Skills

Work independently and under pressure

Ability to prepare, analyse and interpret financial data

Negotiation skills

Good decision making skills

Education

GCSE in Mathematics and English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 04.12.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 05.12.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 15.12.25

We're a friendly, hardworking team that's looking for someone determined and enthusiastic to help us develop smarter procurement for the NHS. In return, we can support you to develop in the team and further your procurement career in a lively, forward‑looking workplace.

There's never been a better time to be part of the important role that procurement plays in driving improvements in services and stimulating innovation to improve patient care - so why not join us?

You will be taking a proactive role in supporting the Senior Procurement Managers in all areas of work, from tendering and contract negotiation to interacting with all levels of Trust colleagues and supporting them with their projects.

Main duties of the job

Works directly with the Operational Head of Procurement, Deputy Head of Procurement and Senior Procurement Managers (SPMs) to ensure that a cost‑effective purchasing/contracts work programme is developed and maintained to achieve the key objectives of the department and Trust. May also be required to provide assistance to SPMs in other work streams, i.e. non‑clinical, as necessary which may feed into divisional cost‑saving initiatives, improvement to patient care or productivity efficiencies.

To develop strong customer/stakeholder relationships in order to meet customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money, compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by supporting the development of key strategies for supplier and contract management.

The post holder will investigate some complex procurement enquiries, provide advice to stakeholders or suppliers and contribute to corporate reporting as required.

The post forms an integral part of the Finance Team

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state‑of‑the‑art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world‑class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state‑of‑the‑art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Details

Date posted: 20 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 389-25-7230312-B

Job locations: BTHFT, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Understanding of procurement in large organisations including demand management, sourcing, purchasing, material management and delivery and distribution
• Proven experience of sourcing projects, tendering, negotiation and procurement processes, contract management with demonstrable achievements.
• Experience of small to medium (£10K-£1M) service contracts and outsourcing projects

Experience (Desirable)

• Understanding Purchase 2 Pay (P2P) and invoice processes
• Relevant experience procurement

Skills (Essential)

• Work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to prepare, analyse and interpret financial data using appropriate IT systems and software
• Ability to vary influencing styles to deal with members of the organisation and external stakeholders
• Negotiations skills and evidence of negotiations and contracts
• Good decision making skills and ability to utilise various professional tools and techniques in the process

Skills (Desirable)

• Understanding ethical sourcing and green procurement routes and processes

Knowledge (Essential)

• Understanding of the NHS Improvement current policy and guidelines and initiatives.
• Ability to use computer systems and Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) in order to generate professional reports, complex spreadsheets and presentations
• Knowledge of specification and contract development
• Understanding and working knowledge of PCR 2015/PA 2023 and up-to-date contract law

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Understanding key finance concepts and models
• Competent use of commercial procurement, finance packages and e‑tendering systems (e.g. Atamis, GHX, Oracle, etc)

Qualifications (Essential)

• GCSE in Mathematics and English

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Member of (or working towards) the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), or NVQ Level 4 qualified *
• Educated to degree level *

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: BTHFT, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Employer’s website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk