Procurement Specialist

KFM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Annual bonus scheme

Pension

Job summary

KFM is a provider of healthcare support services, committed to NHS patient care and reinvesting savings into the service. The Procurement Specialist will drive sourcing for corporate and capital needs, manage suppliers and contracts, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value and service improvements.

Based in the UK, the role offers exposure to strategic procurement, category management, and public sector processes within a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience working within a procurement environment and knowledge of procurement principles.
• Experience supporting or leading procurement exercises and sourcing activities.
• Experience managing suppliers and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for low to medium-value and low to medium-risk requirements.
• Support development and implementation of category and sourcing strategies.
• Deliver value for money and contribute towards annual savings targets.
• Manage supplier relationships and support performance and development activities.
• Maintain contract information and support proactive contract management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Independent and team working

Procurement knowledge

Public sector procurement

E-procurement systems

Education

Degree or equivalent in procurement

CIPS Level 4 Diploma

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

e-Procurement systems

Job description

Contract Type:Permanent, Hybrid working with two days in the office a week

Grade:Service Specialist B (Band 6)

Salary:£47,900 - £56,950 per annum, plus up to 12% annual bonus

Department:Corporate & Capital Procurement (CCP)

About the Role

Due to an internal promotion within the team, we are now looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their procurement career within a supportive and collaborative team.

As a Procurement Specialist, you will support the delivery of procurement and sourcing activities across a diverse portfolio of corporate and capital requirements. You will lead on low to medium-risk procurement projects, manage supplier and contract performance, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver value, savings, and service improvements.

This role offers excellent exposure to strategic procurement, category management, supplier development, and public sector procurement within a healthcare environment.

About KFM

KFM is a provider of healthcare support services. Our purpose is to partner with and support healthcare providers in delivering world-class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested into the NHS. KFM provides end-to-end managed services covering all clinical areas and specialities, including procurement and supply chain services, medical equipment management, technical support, and outpatient pharmacy dispensing services. KFM has an annual turnover of approximately £180 million and employs over 350 colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for low to medium-value and low to medium-risk procurement requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of category and sourcing strategies.
• Deliver value for money and contribute towards annual savings and cost avoidance targets.
• Manage supplier relationships and support supplier performance and development activities.
• Maintain contract information and support proactive contract management processes.
• Support procurement activities in line with Standing Financial Instructions, procurement regulations, and organisational governance requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with clinical, corporate, finance, and procurement stakeholders.
• Assist with tendering, contract negotiations, market analysis, and supplier reviews.
• Challenge existing supply arrangements and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience within a procurement or supply chain function.
• Experience working within a procurement environment.
• Knowledge of procurement principles and sourcing methodologies.
• Experience supporting or leading procurement exercises and sourcing activities.
• Experience managing suppliers and contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• CIPS Level 4 Diploma qualification or student membership working towards qualification.
• Experience working within an NHS or public sector procurement environment.
• Experience using e-Procurement systems and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Understanding of public procurement regulations and commercial contracting principles.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop your procurement career within a leading NHS-owned healthcare support services organisation.
• Exposure to a wide range of procurement projects and stakeholders.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Professional development opportunities, including support towards procurement qualifications.

Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: 10th November 2026

Interview Date: 23rd November 2026 (Face-to-Face)

Interested?

If you're looking for an opportunity to build your procurement expertise, contribute to meaningful healthcare outcomes, and develop your career within a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information about the role, please refer to the job description.

KFM is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Procurement Specialist

KFM is a provider of healthcare support servicesour purpose is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS.

KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, radiology IT support and outpatient pharmacy. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments.

KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company. KFM has an annual turnover of around £185 million and over 350 staff.

£47,900 - £56,950 per annum, plus up to 12% annual bonus

Hours

37.5

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