Senior Procurement & Contracts Lead (Hybrid)

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead complex procurements across the peninsula, shaping contracts that meet patient needs while safeguarding public funds. The role involves governance, performance management, and close collaboration with commissioners and finance teams.

The post requires a degree (or equivalent), postgraduate qualifications, and MCIPS-level experience.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent level of experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Qualification in procurement, ideally MCIPS level 5 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex procurements on behalf of the ICB.
• Provide supervision to Assistant Procurement managers.
• Collaborate with Commissioners, Finance, PSQ and Performance teams to ensure contract delivery.
• Analyse complex contractual issues from multiple sources.
• Contribute to performance of the procurement team.

Skills

Budgeting

Procurement

Contract management

Organisational skills

Procurement leadership

MS Office

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification

MCIPS level 5 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead complex procurements across the peninsula, shaping contracts that meet patient needs while safeguarding public funds. The role involves governance, performance management, and close collaboration with commissioners and finance teams.

The post requires a degree (or equivalent), postgraduate qualifications, and MCIPS-level experience.