Procurement Specialist (NHS/Public Sector)

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 12%

Job summary

KFM is the NHS-owned partner delivering healthcare support services. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist based at Denmark Hill, London, to drive procurement across corporate and capital needs within a supportive team.

You will lead low to medium-risk projects, manage suppliers and contracts, and deliver value, savings, and service improvements in a healthcare setting. This role offers growth in strategic procurement and category management.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience in 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.

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.

Skills

Procurement principles

Sourcing methodologies

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Degree in procurement or supply chain

CIPS Level 4 Diploma or student membership

Tools

Power BI

e-Procurement systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KFM is the NHS-owned partner delivering healthcare support services. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist based at Denmark Hill, London, to drive procurement across corporate and capital needs within a supportive team.

You will lead low to medium-risk projects, manage suppliers and contracts, and deliver value, savings, and service improvements in a healthcare setting. This role offers growth in strategic procurement and category management.