Procurement Programme Lead

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Procurement Programme Lead to drive a high-value Laboratory Managed Service Contract (MSC) through all procurement stages. The role requires collaboration with clinical, operational and corporate teams and adherence to public procurement rules.

You will work within the Diagnostics Division and alongside Procurement to ensure governance, risk management and a sustainable, value-led procurement solution aligned to organisational goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• A qualification in programme management or demonstrable experience delivering strategic programmes.
• Experience delivering complex programmes, procurements or transformational projects.
• Advanced analytical skills, including financial interpretation and benchmarking.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical, commercial or service requirements into deliverable programme outcomes.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and providing credible challenge.
• Recent experience of working in the NHS, other public sector or relevant organisations within a relevant role associated with strategic service planning, procurement and development.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication and influencing skills and an ability to establish productive working relationships.
• Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a complex, high-value procurement programme to establish a Laboratory Managed Service Contract (MSC).
• Oversee full procurement lifecycle from early market engagement through ITT, evaluation, contract award and mobilisation.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation while delivering a robust, value-driven commercial solution.
• Provide programme leadership across clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders.
• Align service requirements, commercial strategy and organisational objectives.
• Work with the Diagnostics Division in partnership with Procurement ensuring governance.

Skills

Programme management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Education

Master’s degree

Programme management qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Programme Lead within our Diagnostic Services Division based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

Hours

Monday to Friday 36 hours per week. This post is offered on a fixed term 12months.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

The Procurement Programme Lead will lead the delivery of a complex, high-value procurement programme to establish a Laboratory Managed Service Contract (MSC).

The postholder will be responsible for the full procurement lifecycle, from early market engagement (including PIN) through to ITT, evaluation, contract award and initial implementation/mobilisation.

Working closely with Procurement and Legal colleagues, the role will ensure full compliance with public procurement legislation while delivering a robust, value-driven commercial solution that supports sustainable, high-quality laboratory services.

The role will provide programme leadership across clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders, ensuring alignment between service requirements, commercial strategy and organisational objectives.

The postholder will work on behalf of the Diagnostics Division in partnership with the Procurement function, which retains professional accountability for procurement compliance and governance.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• Master’s degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience in a relevant discipline
• A qualification in programme management or demonstrable experience in this area and a track record in delivering strategic programmes of work.
• Strong experience of delivering complex programmes, procurements or transformational projects.
• Advanced analytical skills, including financial interpretation and benchmarking.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical, commercial or service requirements into deliverable programme outcomes.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and providing credible challenge.
• Recent experience of working in the NHS, other public sector or relevant organisations within a relevant role associated with strategic service planning, procurement and development.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication and influencing skills (both written and oral) and an ability to establish productive working relationships.
• Driving Licence.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.