Job summary
Band 5: £31,049 -£37,796
Full time hours: 37.5 per week
Permanent contract
Location:Building 4000, Lakeside, North Harbour, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN
We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic Single Corporate Services team, delivering procurement excellence across both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to work across two NHS organisations, supporting the procurement of non-clinical products and services, i.e. Hard & Soft Facilities, Estates, Digital, Agency, Fleet and Corporate Services. Youll be responsible for managing a range of contracts, advising clients on procurement strategy, and helping ensure best value.
About us
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
For further information, please see the attached document, listing the vision of the Single Corporate Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver procurement activity for a range of non-clinical goods and services,
- Provide clear, informed advice to colleagues and stakeholders on procurement strategy, risks, and best practice, helping them make confident and compliant decisions.
- Support the delivery of an efficient, highquality procurement service, ensuring value for money across all nonpay and agency expenditure.
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams, clinical leads, and external suppliers to ensure smooth, collaborative procurement processes.
- Manage your own workload proactively, organising daytoday activities, leading meetings, and taking ownership of allocated projects.
- Contribute to annual work plans and savings programmes, identifying opportunities for innovation, cost improvement, and improved contract performance.
- Assist with tendering and contracting processes, including developing documentation, evaluating bids, and supporting stakeholders through clinical trials or R&Drelated procurement where required.
- Promote sustainability and responsible procurement, supporting Trust objectives around carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and social value.
NHS Benefits
Working for the NHS offers a competitive benefits package, including a minimum of 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), one of the UKs most generous pension schemes, flexible working options and extensive career development support. Staff also enjoy exclusive discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and health and wellbeing support.
Please note this role does not offer sponsorship
Previous applicants need not apply.
For additional information please see attachedJob description or contact Holly Smith - holly.smith120@nhs.net /Rupert Hatch -rupert.hatch1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver procurement activity for a range of non-clinical goods and services,
- Provide clear, informed advice to colleagues and stakeholders on procurement strategy, risks, and best practice, helping them make confident and compliant decisions.
- Support the delivery of an efficient, highquality procurement service, ensuring value for money across all nonpay and agency expenditure.
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams, clinical leads, and external suppliers to ensure smooth, collaborative procurement processes.
- Manage your own workload proactively, organising daytoday activities, leading meetings, and taking ownership of allocated projects.
- Contribute to annual work plans and savings programmes, identifying opportunities for innovation, cost improvement, and improved contract performance.
- Assist with tendering and contracting processes, including developing documentation, evaluating bids, and supporting stakeholders through clinical trials or R&Drelated procurement where required.
- Promote sustainability and responsible procurement, supporting Trust objectives around carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and social value.
NHS Benefits
Working for the NHS offers a competitive benefits package, including a minimum of 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), one of the UKs most generous pension schemes, flexible working options and extensive career development support. Staff also enjoy exclusive discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and health and wellbeing support.
Please note this role does not offer sponsorship
Previous applicants need not apply.
For additional information please see attachedJob description or contact Holly Smith - holly.smith120@nhs.net /Rupert Hatch -rupert.hatch1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience persuading and influencing others to lead to change within a Procurement environment.
- Experience of competitive quotations and tenders
- Experience of a customer service and engagement environment
Desirable
- Experience with the Atamis platform.
- Experience of working within the public sector
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Appreciation and understanding of the term whole life costing. Specialist Procurement knowledge
- Competent with the Microsoft Office package.
- Good Communication skills: written & oral to explain processes, offer advice and influence decision making
- Forward thinking with good project management skills
- Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.
- Able to use initiative and work independently.
- Well organised & able to prioritise workload to meet specific deadlines.
- Create, develop, and maintain working relationships with all clients to achieve corporate and team objectives
Desirable
- Knowledge of providing Procurement solutions for Digital or Information Management & Technology requirements
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to NVQ 4 or relevant equivalent.
- Must be prepared to work towards the completion of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience persuading and influencing others to lead to change within a Procurement environment.
- Experience of competitive quotations and tenders
- Experience of a customer service and engagement environment
Desirable
- Experience with the Atamis platform.
- Experience of working within the public sector
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Appreciation and understanding of the term whole life costing. Specialist Procurement knowledge
- Competent with the Microsoft Office package.
- Good Communication skills: written & oral to explain processes, offer advice and influence decision making
- Forward thinking with good project management skills
- Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.
- Able to use initiative and work independently.
- Well organised & able to prioritise workload to meet specific deadlines.
- Create, develop, and maintain working relationships with all clients to achieve corporate and team objectives
Desirable
- Knowledge of providing Procurement solutions for Digital or Information Management & Technology requirements
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to NVQ 4 or relevant equivalent.
- Must be prepared to work towards the completion of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
