Strategic Procurement & Commissioning Lead (NHS)

Oxford Health; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (may apply)

Job summary

Oxford Health seeks a Procurement and Commissioning Manager on a fixed-term basis to lead commissioning activity for Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Services. Drive end-to-end commercial management, redesign and contract oversight to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services across the Trust.

You will integrate procurement expertise with commissioning cycle, manage risks, and advise senior leaders on complex contracts and governance, ensuring patient outcomes and financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of procurement regulations (PCR, PSR and PA23).
• Expert knowledge of public sector tendering, commissioning cycle, market analysis and contract management.
• Understanding of NHS commissioning frameworks and service redesign principles.
• Degree level education or equivalent; Full CIPS membership or equivalent commissioning qualification/experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all activity is fully compliant with statutory and Trust governance frameworks.
• Lead the planning, prioritisation and delivery of commissioning and procurement projects.
• Manage and mitigate commercial, quality and operational risks associated with commissioning and procurement activity.
• Ensure commercial information, data and documentation are stored and meet confidentiality and IG requirements.
• Support recruitment, induction, development and appraisal of staff in line with Trust HR policies.
• Provide expert advice to senior clinical, operational and corporate leaders on commissioning and procurement matters.

Skills

Procurement regulations

Public sector tendering

Commissioning cycle

Market analysis

Contract management

NHS commissioning frameworks

Service redesign principles

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

CIPS membership or equivalent qualification/experience

Job description

Oxford Health seeks a Procurement and Commissioning Manager on a fixed-term basis to lead commissioning activity for Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Services. Drive end-to-end commercial management, redesign and contract oversight to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services across the Trust.

You will integrate procurement expertise with commissioning cycle, manage risks, and advise senior leaders on complex contracts and governance, ensuring patient outcomes and financial sustainability.