Senior Procurement Business Partner 10% Golden Hello

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Procurement Business Partner to enhance their procurement services. This role requires expertise in tendering processes within public sector organizations, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. The successful candidate will help achieve cost improvement targets and establish relationships with key stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

10% Golden Hello

5% Salary increase after one year

5% Salary increase after two years

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting tendering processes within a public sector organisation.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence and manage internal customer expectations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and work plans.
• Deliver effective, compliant, customer-focused procurement services.
• Track savings and quality improvement benefits to NHS Trusts.
• Maintain excellent supplier relationships.

Skills

Tendering processes

Negotiation

Communication skills

Customer relationship management

Job description

Senior Procurement Business Partner

Department Procurement

Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 per annum + 10% Golden Hello

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.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES – Successful candidates will receive 5% of their salary after one year within post and another 5% of their salary after two years within the post.

‘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*

Responsibilities

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 Trust’s 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.

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.

Work with the Head of Procurement to monitor, measure and record the performance of the procurement and supply chain function against key result areas as outlined in the procurement strategy and work plans, and contribute to regular reports for trust committees and boards.

Manage day to day procurement issues, attending meetings, seminars, and representing the trust at regional and national procurement forums. Provide procurement advice conforming with EU Procurement directives and other legislative requirements and support.

Sourcing

• Effectively lead management and stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies for products and services within allocated division, and ensure delivery of established savings targets within the portfolio.
• Collaborate with other government agencies and NHS Trusts in identifying and establishing joint procurement initiatives that will deliver enhanced value for money.

Tendering

• Ensure compliance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and all regulatory requirements related to contracting and procurement within the sector.
• Provide advice and guidance on procurement issues to all staff, ensuring that appropriate procurement processes are adopted in all cases and that published tender documentation is compliant with law, is fair and transparent, and promotes fair competition.

Contracts

• Ensure that the Trust’s contracts register is managed and maintained in a timely manner, ensuring that data records are current and accurate.
• Ensure that all contracts entered into by the Trust are well drafted, fair and balanced, mitigating risks appropriately and avoiding unreasonable exposure.

Financial Responsibility

• Delivery of procurement savings in line with agreed targets defined in annual work plans and in line with identified timelines.
• Responsibility for ensuring that Trust staff comply with the Trust’s processes, policies, procedures and regulations.

Communications and Engagement

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with other departments through regular contact and proactive support, ensuring timely and effective response to all enquiries and requests for support.
• Maintain regular contact with key suppliers and stakeholders to ensure current market knowledge is exemplary, informing sourcing decisions.

Analytical and Judgement

• Undertake analysis of portfolio spends to identify and forecast benefits available and prioritise actions.
• Provide reports on progress and benefits delivered through action plans, comparing actual results to forecasted outcomes and adjusting plans accordingly.

Staff Management and Development

• Provide support and where appropriate leadership in the delivery of effective and efficient, customer focused procurement services. Assist in achieving the delivery of Cost Improvement Plans (CIP) within designated division, maximizing commercial benefits for the Trust.
• Be proactive in supporting and sharing experiences, knowledge and information within the procurement team, enabling wider development of knowledge and skills.

About Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a district general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.