Senior Procurement Specialist

NHS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage procurement strategies across Portsmouth and Isle of Wight. This role involves leading high-value projects and mentoring team members, ensuring compliance with NHS regulations. Candidates should have strong procurement qualifications and experience, particularly within Theatres. Join a dynamic team to drive efficiencies and enhance patient care.

Benefits

Professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Working towards CIPS, experience in contract management and running tenders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for high-value contracts.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure procurement specifications.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

CIPS Qualification

Relevant Training in Procurement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Atamis E-Tendering Solution

Job description

Senior Procurement Specialist

The closing date is 26 October 2025

Location: Dual-Site Role (Portsmouth & Isle of Wight) Travel between sites may be required

Are you a procurement professional with a passion for healthcare and providing value for money? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation, leadership, and value creation are key? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact across two NHS Trusts.

Main duties of the job

As part of our Single Corporate Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering high-value, complex contracts that directly support patient care in Theatres. You will work across both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, helping to drive efficiency, innovation, and best value.

This position is both strategic and hands‑on, offering an exciting unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the organisation. You will take the lead on high‑value and complex procurement projects specifically related to Theatres supplies and services. You will be expected to develop and implement innovative procurement methods aimed at maximising savings and improving clinical outcomes.

The role also includes supervisory responsibilities, where you will mentor and support Procurement Specialists to help them grow and perform effectively in their roles. You will also deputise for the Theatres Procurement Manager and Head of Procurement when required.

About us

Our vision for Single Corporate Services: Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services? Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. For leaders managing staff across multi‑site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in‑person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for delivering tenders/competitive pricing exercises, arranging trials, sourcing products and suppliers, and managing contracts in full compliance with the Procurement Act and NHS regulations. A core part of the role involves collaborating with clinical and operational teams to ensure that specifications and evaluation criteria are both accurate and fit for purpose.

You will use the Atamis E‑Tendering Solution and Microsoft Excel to manage procurement data, generate reports, analyse data, and administer tender processes. By incorporating lessons learnt and driving innovation, you will help deliver continuous improvement across the department. Your contributions will also support the development of procurement policies and the annual workplan. Additionally, you will play a key role in building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure best value for money is achieved in all procurement activities.

To be successful in this role, you should be working towards or already qualified with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Demonstrated experience in contract management, running competitive tenders, and delivering measurable cost savings is essential.

You should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly when engaging with senior stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required. The role demands someone who can work independently, manage shifting priorities effectively, and confidently lead others.

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Help us deliver outstanding procurement services that directly support patient care in Theatres.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Working toward or knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and relevant training and experience
• Experience and a good understanding of the products and operations within Theatres
• Demonstration of strong supplier and customer partnerships
• Experience of Prince 2 Practitioner (project management)

Experience

• Expertise in Contract Management and Procurement legislation obtained via formal training or operational experience of working alongside the Procurement Team.
• Evidenced experience of negotiating contracts in a large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions and adding value activities
• Experience of competitive tenders/quotations
• Experience and/ or training in contract management
• Experience of demonstrating new and innovative methods of achieving savings
• Evidence experience of Project management experience or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working within the public sector
• Experience of proactive category management

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of procurement and contract management to be able to provide specialist advice.
• Competent with Word, Excel, and Access
• Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.
• Able to use initiative and work independently.
• Well organised, able to prioritise workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust