Procurement Specialist

Wessex Procurement Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A public procurement organization in Basingstoke is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage contracts and improve service delivery across NHS facilities. This role involves leading tenders, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring effective procurement practices. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant postgraduate qualification and experience in contract management within the public sector. Salary range is £38,682 to £46,580, pro rata.

Benefits

NHS terms of service and annual leave

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply or equivalent.
• Expertise in Contract Management and EU Procurement.
• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles.
• Experience working in the public sector.
• Membership of CIPS.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Procurement Manager and team.
• Lead tenders for catering or sustainability contracts.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage projects from start to finish.

Job description

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

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

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

Overview

We currently have a vacancy for a Procurement Specialist within our Facilities Management category. The successful candidate will be working at the heart of FM, helping to shape and deliver contracts that keep our hospitals running smoothly every day. From catering and retail services to security, portering, and innovative sustainability projects, this role would give you the chance to make a real difference to the patient and staff experience across both Trusts.

About us

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:

• 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

For more information, visit:www.wessexprocurement.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities

You’ll work closely with the Procurement Manager, and the wider team, taking ownership of your own projects as well as supporting others. No two days would be the same, you might be leading a tender for a multi-million-pound catering contract one week and developing a greener, more sustainable waste solution the next.

Building strong relationships with stakeholders would be key to your success, alongside the ability to manage projects from start to finish. If you enjoy problem-solving, collaborating with a wide range of people, and seeing the impact of your work daily, this role could be for you. A good understanding of tendering, contract management and e-procurement is desirable, but just as important is your drive to deliver, your ability to think strategically, and your confidence in working with others to get the best outcomes.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

• Postgraduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
• Expertise in Contract Management and EU Procurement obtained through further formal training and significant experience
• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of working within the public sector and working knowledge of regulations
• Membership of CIPS

Previous or relevant experience

• Significant experience of negotiating with suppliers and customers in a large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions
• Demonstrable experience of competitive tenders/quotations
• Significant experience of negotiating contracts, with adding value activities
• Evidence to demonstrate new and innovative methods of achieving savings
• Experience and training in contract management
• Good knowledge of systems and quality control processes

Additional experience

• Sound knowledge of procurement law and contract management to be able to provide specialist advice
• Experience of complex competitive tenders/quotations
• Experience and training in contract management

Aptitudes and skills required

• Competent with Word, Excel and purchasing and inventory software
• Good knowledge of systems and quality control processes

Values and behaviours

• Agile
• Supportive
• Engaged
• Responsive

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.

Depending on experience £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata