Procurement Specialist | Wessex NHS Procurement Limited

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare procurement organization in Southampton is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage negotiations and develop sustainable solutions. You'll work closely with the Procurement Manager, leading projects from catering contracts to waste management initiatives. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of tendering, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills. Join us to make a significant impact on healthcare services.

Benefits

Generous NHS pension scheme

NHS terms of service and annual leave

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Drive to deliver and ability to think strategically.
• Confidence in working with stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tenders for multi-million-pound contracts.
• Develop sustainable waste solutions.
• Collaborate with a wide range of people.

Skills

Understanding of tendering

Contract management

E-procurement

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

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. 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 WPL and Our NHS Partnership

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

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• 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

Role 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.

Qualifications and Skills

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.

This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025