Strategic Procurement Lead (Public Sector)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is recruiting a procurement professional to support Senior Procurement Officers and the Deputy Head of Procurement in delivering strategic procurement. You will manage workloads, lead work streams, and ensure compliance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.

You will prepare tender documentation, evaluate tenders, and support negotiations to secure value for money.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement and contracting processes.
• Ability to prepare tender documentation and evaluate bids.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation and NHS/health sector requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering procurement workplans and cost improvement programmes.
• Lead procurement projects and manage own workload.
• Prepare tender documents and analyse tenders for contract awards.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

MS Excel

Public sector procurement law

Education

Degree level education

CIPS Level 4+ or equivalent

GCSEs Maths & English

Tools

MS Word

e-procurement systems

Contract management software

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is recruiting a procurement professional to support Senior Procurement Officers and the Deputy Head of Procurement in delivering strategic procurement. You will manage workloads, lead work streams, and ensure compliance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.

You will prepare tender documentation, evaluate tenders, and support negotiations to secure value for money.