Senior Strategic Procurement Manager - Medical

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Strategic Procurement Manager to lead contract management and support a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, along with a Level 6 CIPS qualification or BSc in a relevant field. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of high-value contracts and providing guidance to team members. This role requires excellent negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills, and it welcomes candidates committed to equality and merit-based appointments.

Qualifications

• Member of the CIPS or a BSC in a relevant field.
• Evidence of ongoing professional training.
• Experience in leading complex procurements.
• Knowledge of UK procurement directives.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and support a team of 4 staff.
• Guide clinical/medical contract portfolios.
• Deliver procurement objectives effectively.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Contract management

Problem-solving

Strategic sourcing

Education

Level 6 CIPS qualification or BSc in Business/Procurement

Post graduate qualification (e.g., Masters degree)

Tools

eTendering Systems

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post sits in the Strategic Procurement clinical contract team and is primarily based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site, reporting to the Head of Procurement - Strategic Sourcing & Special Projects. The role is directly responsible for a portfolio of contracts but primarily for managing, supporting and guiding the work of 4 staff based at the Royal Stoke site, each with their own clinical / medical contract portfolios.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job advert earlier than advertised.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Member of the CIPS ( Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 6 or a BSC in Business / Procurement related subject
• Evidence of on-going professional training and a consistent personal development history.
• Delivery of objectives and evidence / experience of appropriate team support, direction and prioritisation (ideally within public sector).
• Significant relevant senior Suppliers and Procurement experience
• A good understanding and experience of strategic sourcing. Experience of providing Procurement Advice. Detailed and up to date knowledge of EU / UK procurement directives and legislation.
• Experience in Leading Complex Procurements. Experience of working with multiple stakeholders. Evaluation and management of clinical and non-clinical equipment selection processes.
• Excellent negotiation and financial adjudication skills required to manage complex high value contracts. Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way. Able to work independently with little supervision. Ability to analyse complex information, interpret and / or present in a clear, comprehensive format for the clinical and project team.
• Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff. Contract and supplier management experience. Project management and leadership skills, with the ability to use own initiative and work under pressure
• Ability to influence senior members of staff, and gain credibility, in a clinical and management environment.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy as well as an ability to be assertive when required. Highly self motivated. Able to handle a multi item agenda.

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate qualification e.g. Masters degree
• Experience of Management of a Strategic Procurement Team
• Experience of eTendering Systems. Identifying and Proven track record in achieving significant cash releasing savings.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
• We work with 'trac.jobs' to support our recruitment process.

Additional information

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.

If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help.

We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent / received via non encrypted format.

Documents to download

• Senior Strategic Procurement Manager - Medica (PDF, 872.5KB)
• Statement handling - updated from policy (PDF, 33.6KB)
• Policy ex-offenders (PDF, 36.1KB)
• Infection control statement (PDF, 107.5KB)
• Trust Policy on Managing Risk Associated with Safeguarding Children (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Speaking Up Policy (PDF, 523.6KB)
• Recruitment Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 122.1KB)