Procurement Project Lead – Hybrid (NHS)

NBT; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Procurement Specialist to lead procurement projects within BWPC, driving savings and contractual opportunities across NHS services.

The role requires experience in public sector procurement, strong stakeholder engagement, and proven negotiation skills, with a flexible, hybrid working arrangement in Bristol. The post emphasizes continuous improvement and best-practice procurement across hospital networks.

Qualifications

• CIPS level 4 qualified or willingness to work toward the qualification.
• Proven experience in purchasing/contracting environment.
• Evidence of leading negotiations to conclude a contractual relationship.
• Working knowledge of regulations governing public sector procurement.
• High standard of communication and ability to lead project work.
• Understanding of contract and procurement law.
• Experienced user of Excel and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of procurement projects to achieve savings and cost reduction.
• Analyse spend and relationship data to produce evidence for viable contracting opportunities.
• Report results and activity accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage and engage key stakeholders to develop relationships and influence.
• Promote procurement best-practice and demonstrate value of the profession.
• Focus on continuous improvement to push for the highest standards.
• Prepare and develop procurement documentation that is clear and concise.
• Recommend sourcing approaches from fact-based analysis.
• Build client commercial position through whole-life costing and cost reduction.

Skills

Communication

Project leadership

Procurement law

Excel

Supplier relationship mgmt

Supply chain management

Education

CIPS level 4

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Procurement Specialist to lead procurement projects within BWPC, driving savings and contractual opportunities across NHS services.

The role requires experience in public sector procurement, strong stakeholder engagement, and proven negotiation skills, with a flexible, hybrid working arrangement in Bristol. The post emphasizes continuous improvement and best-practice procurement across hospital networks.