Strategic Procurement Specialist

3 days ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom NHS Full time
NHS Trusts Procurement Opportunity
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced professional to lead on strategic procurement initiatives. This challenging role offers a unique blend of complex project management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in category management, with a proven track record of delivering breakthrough performance in cost, service, and quality. They will be responsible for implementing a category management strategy, working closely with a central support team, and making effective decisions for the benefit of the Trust.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned procurement professional to join a large, friendly, and supportive team that offers great opportunities for career progression. The salary for this position is £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, plus an additional £3,000 bonus for MCIPS qualified candidates and an annual £3,000 retention bonus after 12 months service.

Person Specification
  • Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), partially qualified or relevant recent equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
  • Evidence of having undertaken supply chain management training, purchasing procedures workshops, and/or additional specialist courses.
Experience
  • Relevant experience in category management (at least 2 years).
  • Experience in people management - ability to influence and lead people in a complex and dynamic organisation.
  • Previous commercial experience in the private and/or public sectors (local and central) and good stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience of managing complex projects to time and on budget.
  • Experience of applying principles of change management.
  • Ability to interpret, analyse, communicate, and present complex information and evidence-based data.


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