Assistant Purchasing Manager (XN06)

Job summary

Do you want to implement change and make a difference within the NHS?

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is looking for an Assistant Purchasing Manager (Maintenance) to join their Non-Clinical Procurement and Contracting team. You will be confident in communication to colleagues across the Trust, be analytical in approach and comfortable in dealing with large and small suppliers. Experience in Public Sector Procurement is required.

Full NHS benefits-27 days Leave + Bank Holidays, excellent pension scheme, staff discounts, Health & Wellbeing support.

Supplies and Procurement are based in offices within a warehouse adjacent to St James University Hospital in Leeds. The teams work to a flexible hybrid model including consistent days in the office during the working week. This is a full time substantive position working Monday to Friday. 37.5 hrs/wk PLEASE NOTE: You may be required to work on site 5 days/week in your initial training period (around 4 weeks). Unless you are on an existing Agenda for Change Contract with >2years at Band 6 or above, then you will be on-boarded as per the entry level Band 6 pay scale, which as of 01/04/2026 will be £39,959.

Expected Shortlisting Date

15/04/2026

Planned Interview Date

29/04/2026

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the Non-Clinical Procurement Management Team you will be responsible for the tendering a wide range of high value, complex goods and services through to contract award, in accordance with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions, Public Contract Regulations, Provider Selection Regime or Procurement Act 2023.

The post requires the individual to work with stakeholders across the Trust to ensure specifications, tenders and contracts fully meet the needs of the Trust and ensure regular strategic meeting are held with suppliers. Liaison at senior levels within the Trust and with the supplier is essential.

Negotiate a range of contracts as agreed with the Deputy Head of Contracting providing best value across the range of goods and services.

Identify new suppliers for goods and services to ensure the Trust is at the forefront of technology whilst maintaining value for money procurement.

Ensure that savings and efficiency gains are correctly gathered and reported.

About us

The Supplies & Procurement department is made up of nearly 150 individuals, including Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Contracting teams, e-Procurement, Receipt & Distribution and Logistics team. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. Your Health & Wellbeing (H&W) is our priority, we have H&W Champions, Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme, Money Buddies and lots more! We aim to provide a Neuro-inclusive workspace for colleagues. Please let us know if you would benefit from any adjustments.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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