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NHS Jobs; Peterlee; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus scheme every 6 months

Free parking

Up to 30 days holidays

Training & development

Health & wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice

Discounts & gym access

Job summary

SCL, on behalf of CDDFT, is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer in the UK to lead end-to-end procurement activities, including tendering and contract negotiations, while ensuring compliance with public sector procurement legislation.

The role emphasises value for money, sustainability, and continuous improvement, with a focus on strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement to support patient care and organisational performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement
• Ability to lead end-to-end procurement activities
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement activities across a diverse portfolio.
• Oversee tendering exercises and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement legislation and Trust governance requirements.
• Drive value for money, innovation, sustainability and service excellence.
• Develop and deliver robust procurement strategies and forward plans.
• Analyse markets, engage suppliers, and negotiate to achieve best value.
• Mentor colleagues and develop procurement talent across the team.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector procurement

Job description

As a Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic procurement solutions that support the Trust's commitment to outstanding patient care. Leading and managing end-to-end procurement activities, you will oversee tendering exercises and contract negotiations across a diverse portfolio of goods and services, working in partnership with both clinical and non-clinical teams. You will ensure full compliance with public sector procurement legislation and Trust governance requirements while driving value for money, innovation, sustainability, and service excellence. Through effective strategic sourcing and commercial expertise, your work will directly contribute to enhancing patient outcomes and organisational performance. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will develop and deliver robust procurement strategies and forward plans that align with service requirements and Trust priorities. Your ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and external partners will be key to identifying opportunities for improvement, driving efficiencies, and delivering lasting value. A key focus of the role will be identifying opportunities to maximise value for money and deliver sustainable efficiencies across the organisation. Through robust market analysis, effective supplier engagement, and strong commercial negotiation, you will help ensure that procurement decisions deliver the optimum balance of cost, quality, and service. By challenging existing practices, driving continuous improvement, and supporting innovative procurement approaches, you will contribute to achieving financial savings, operational efficiencies, and long-term value that supports the Trust's strategic objectives and the delivery of high-quality patient care. You will mentor and support colleagues within the procurement team, sharing knowledge, building capability, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance. Through your guidance and coaching, you will play an important role in developing future procurement talent and strengthening the overall effectiveness of the team.

Benefits working for SCL on behalf of CDDFT

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 6 monthly bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Up to 30 days holidays plus statutory days (based on full time)
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing support
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts at high street shops, restaurants and on line retailers
• Access to an on site gym.