Job summary
Closing Date: x01.12.25
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 02.12.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 08.12.25
We're a friendly, hardworking team that's looking for someone determined and enthusiastic to help us develop smarter procurement for the NHS. In return, we can support you to develop in the team and further your procurement career in a lively, forward-looking workplace.
There's never been a better time to be part of the important role that procurement plays in driving improvements in services and stimulating innovation to improve patient care - so why not join us?
You will be taking a proactive role in supporting the Senior Procurement Managers in all areas of work, from tendering and contract negotiation to interacting with all levels of Trust colleagues and supporting them with their projects.
Main duties of the job
Works directly with the Operational Head of Procurement, Deputy Head of Procurement and Senior Procurement Managers (SPMs) to ensure that a cost effective purchasing/contracts work programme is developed and maintained to achieve the key objectives of the department and Trust. May also be required to provide assistance to SPMs in other work streams, i.e. clinical, as necessary which may feed into divisional cost saving initiatives, improvement to patient care or productivity efficiencies.
To develop strong customer/stakeholder relationships in order to meet customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money, compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by supporting the development of key strategies for supplier and contract management.
The post holder will investigate some complex procurement enquiries, provide advice to stakeholders or suppliers and contribute to corporate reporting as required.
The post forms an integral part of the Finance Team.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of procurement in large complex organisations including the full supply chain aspects of demand management, sourcing and purchasing,
- Experience of end-to-end tendering and contracting of complex procurement processes
- Experience of interpreting and applying the Public Contracts Regulations and Procurement Act
- Procurement managerial experience with demonstrable achievements
- Proven experience of strategic sourcing projects, tendering and procurement processes
- Recent Supplier Relationship Management experience
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Procurement and Non-Clinical experience
- Experience of material management and delivery and distribution
- Project management experience of high value (£500K-£Ms) service contracts and outsourcing projects
- Understanding Purchase 2 Pay (P2P) and invoice processes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare, analyse and interpret financial data using appropriate IT systems and software
Desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively with external organisations
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of the NHS Improvement current policy and guidelines and initiatives.
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Ability to use computer systems and Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Copilot) in order to generate professional reports, complex spreadsheets and high-level presentations Excellent knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages including, Excel, Word and Access
- Knowledge of specification and Service Level Agreement development
- Understanding and working knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA 2023
Desirable
- Understanding key finance concepts and models
- Knowledge of the Health Sector and Public Sector Procurement
- Non-Medical product knowledge and understanding of the supply market dynamics
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level *
- Member of (or working towards) the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or NVQ Level 4 qualified *
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of procurement in large complex organisations including the full supply chain aspects of demand management, sourcing and purchasing,
- Experience of end-to-end tendering and contracting of complex procurement processes
- Experience of interpreting and applying the Public Contracts Regulations and Procurement Act
- Procurement managerial experience with demonstrable achievements
- Proven experience of strategic sourcing projects, tendering and procurement processes
- Recent Supplier Relationship Management experience
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Procurement and Non-Clinical experience
- Experience of material management and delivery and distribution
- Project management experience of high value (£500K-£Ms) service contracts and outsourcing projects
- Understanding Purchase 2 Pay (P2P) and invoice processes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare, analyse and interpret financial data using appropriate IT systems and software
Desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively with external organisations
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of the NHS Improvement current policy and guidelines and initiatives.
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Ability to use computer systems and Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Copilot) in order to generate professional reports, complex spreadsheets and high-level presentations Excellent knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages including, Excel, Word and Access
- Knowledge of specification and Service Level Agreement development
- Understanding and working knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA 2023
Desirable
- Understanding key finance concepts and models
- Knowledge of the Health Sector and Public Sector Procurement
- Non-Medical product knowledge and understanding of the supply market dynamics
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level *
- Member of (or working towards) the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or NVQ Level 4 qualified *
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.
