Senior Procurement Business Partner

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust recherche un professionnel dynamique pour son équipe d'approvisionnement. Le candidat idéal possédera une expérience en gestion des processus de soumission et devra être un négociant habile, capable de gérer les attentes des clients tout en maintenant des relations solides avec les fournisseurs. Avec une culture d'entreprise axée sur le soutien et des opportunités de travail flexible, cette position est essentielle pour garantir que les objectifs de l'hôpital sont atteints.

Benefits

Stationnement gratuit sur place

Rafraîchissements gratuits

Opportunités de travail flexible

Adhésion gymnase à prix réduit

Régime de voiture de fonction

Congés annuels généreux et régime de pension

Garderie sur place (payante)

Programme de santé et de bien-être du personnel

Qualifications

• Expérience en processus de soumission dans le secteur public.
• Compétences en négociation et en gestion des attentes des clients internes.
• Antécédents de gains et de livraison de bénéfices.

Responsibilities

• Développer, mettre en œuvre et gérer la stratégie d'approvisionnement.
• Fournir des services d'approvisionnement conformes orientés client.
• Nouer des relations solides avec les clients et les fournisseurs.

Skills

Négociation

Communication

Gestion de relations

Résultats orientés

Job description

Department Procurement

Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our Procurement team in delivering a high-quality procurement service to the Trust. The successful candidate will have experience of conducting tendering processes within a public sector organisation and therefore have good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

You will be a skilled negotiator, able to influence and manage internal customer expectations as well as maintaining good supplier relationships. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, be results focussed with a track record of savings and benefits delivery.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact Lisa Johnston – Head of Procurement by email [e-mail]

• Previous candidates need not apply*
  
  

Interview date: 11 July 2025

Responsible for the development, implementation and management of the procurement strategy and work plans to ensure compliance with and achievement of the trust’s overall objectives.

Responsible for the delivery of highly effective, compliant and customer focused procurement services which meets the Trusts procurement and materials management requirements, including the Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) targets.

Track savings and quality improvement benefits to NHS Trusts to deliver best value to the NHS.

Develop excellent customer relationships, balancing commercial and clinical considerations in the purchasing of products and services, and ensuring these are imbedded into contractual agreements. Resulting in successful outcomes for the trust.

Support the development of excellent customer/stakeholder relationships and ensuring that best value solutions are adopted by the trust. Take the lead in developing key strategies for sourcing and contract management within allocated division spend area.

'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2024).

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  
  

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Johnston Job title: Head of Procurement Email address: [e-mail]