Strategic Healthcare Procurement Lead

Necsu; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

NHS discounts

Free car parking

Generous holidays and pension

Job summary

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead procurement and commercial strategy across a portfolio of projects. Hybrid role across home and office locations, with potential transfer to NHSBSA.

You will provide specialist procurement and market management expertise, work with stakeholders, and ensure governance and compliance. As part of the Healthcare Procurement Service, you will line-manage staff, drive continuous improvement, and align

Qualifications

• Degree at Masters level or equivalent is required.
• Significant procurement and market management experience essential.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex procurements in health context.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of procurement and commercial projects.
• Provide specialist procurement and market management expertise.
• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies and processes.
• Work strategically with customers, partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement standards and governance.
• Line-manage identified team members and support development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Masters degree or equivalent in relevant field

CIPS/MCIPS or equivalent certification

Tools

Procurement systems (e.g., e-sourcing)

Job description

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead procurement and commercial strategy across a portfolio of projects. Hybrid role across home and office locations, with potential transfer to NHSBSA.

You will provide specialist procurement and market management expertise, work with stakeholders, and ensure governance and compliance. As part of the Healthcare Procurement Service, you will line-manage staff, drive continuous improvement, and align