Corporate Procurement Manager

NHS; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Corporate Procurement Manager at a leading NHS Trust. The role involves managing high-value tenders, ensuring compliance, and achieving cost savings. The Trust values its staff and offers excellent benefits, including professional development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Professional development

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in end-to-end public procurement.
• Managing complex tenders and guiding internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal high-value tenders in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Award contracts and provide formal de-briefings to suppliers.
• Deliver against annual cost reduction targets.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

CIPS Diploma or NVQ Level 4

Degree in a business-related subject

Job description

Job summary

The Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic procurement professional to join the Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient end-to-end procurement service across a range of Corporate categories to internal stakeholders and business units.

The post holder will take responsibility for negotiating high-value or complex tenders and contracts for goods and services across the Corporate categories, achieving the most advantageous outcomes for the Trust.

The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department develops strategies to meet the procurement needs of individual business units and the Trust as a whole, and aims to deliver measurable savings from revenue expenditure in line with the Trust's formal Savings Plan. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Procurement Manager to join the Procurement department within the Corporate team, a role pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trust.

Main duties of the job

1. Conduct formal high-value tenders in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
2. Create and draft tender documents and notices for publication to FTS.
3. Conduct detailed evaluation of tender responses, using appropriate financial assessment and purchasing criteria. Lead and guide business units and project stakeholders through the evaluation process.
4. Award contracts, providing formal de-briefings to suppliers, service providers, and departments as necessary.
5. Prepare and update tender reports and record/report savings.
6. Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, Procurement policies, and other governance requirements.
7. Carry out procedures in a timely manner to meet organizational needs.
8. Deliver against annual cost reduction targets and report on actions taken, taking responsibility for specific Corporate categories.
9. Develop and manage relationships with business units, stakeholders, managers, and suppliers.
10. Liaise with senior procurement staff within other NHS Trusts and partners to identify value improvement opportunities across the ICS.
11. Ensure stakeholder input into procurement decision-making and specification development.
12. Engage with suppliers, service providers, and framework providers.
13. Prepare Freedom of Information responses as required.

About us

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) is one of the UK's leading Foundation Trusts, with an operating budget exceeding £1bn. It offers a broad range of healthcare services to South Yorkshire and beyond.

The Trust values and respects its staff and the community it serves. It is a leader in NHS and research sectors, offering excellent benefits including professional development and policies supporting work-life balance.

Details

• Posted on: 09 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year (pro rata for part-time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, flexible, remote options available
• Reference: 190-0279-DIR
• Location: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU

Job description & responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. When applying, clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs including Maths & English (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent experience/qualifications.
• Studying towards or holding a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Diploma or NVQ Level 4.

Desirable Qualifications

• A degree in a business-related subject.

Experience

• Extensive experience in end-to-end public procurement.
• Managing complex tenders.
• Guiding internal stakeholders.
• Leading evaluations and moderation of tenders.

Further Training

• Prepared to become CIPS qualified.

Skills & Knowledge

• Numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify anomalies, spend patterns, and savings opportunities.

Personal Qualities

• Attention to detail.
• Leadership qualities.
• Adaptability to change.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must present a criminal record certificate from any country of residence in the past 10 years if applicable.

Employer Details

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU. Website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk