Procurement Specialist Lead

4 days ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

As a Category Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the procurement strategy for Health Procurement Liverpool (HPL), ensuring that all goods and services are sourced in the most efficient and effective manner. With a strong focus on delivering value for money and innovation, you will work closely with stakeholders to identify and deliver procurement schemes that meet the needs of HPL organisations.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in an NHS public sector procurement environment, with a deep understanding of EU/UK procurement legislation and tendering processes. They will be able to manage concurrent projects, prioritise deadlines, and provide sound procurement advice to internal teams and external suppliers.

A key aspect of this role is building meaningful business relationships across multiple trust sites, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and driving the delivery of the HPL Procurement Strategy. If you have a proven track record of delivering complex procurements and a passion for public sector procurement, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement category management strategies to drive value for money
  • Manage high-value/complex tender exercises, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations
  • Provide expert advice on procurement best practices, tendering processes, and contract management
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver procurement schemes that meet local, national, and regional green agendas
  • Prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

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