Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Procurement Specialists

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Job summary

To support the Head of Procurement by taking responsibility for formal Procurement of Goods and Services.To review products and/or services used across the Trust and wider partnering organisations e.g. ICS, Shelford, giving consideration to usage;ensuring that best value is obtained for all products and/or services.To ensure Procurement activity achieves best value for money based on whole lifecycle costs, while complying with all Trust financial proceduresand Procurement Directives.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the jobTo provide procurement and supply chain services to all Directorates/Divisions within the Trusts.To deliver measurable savings from revenue expenditure to support Sheffield Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SHPU) Cost Improvement Programme.To develop internal supply chain processes for the benefit of other departments.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

457-26-7816837

Job locations

Wardsend Road

45 Wardsend Road North

Sheffield

S6 1LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Head of Procurement and Deputy Head of Procurement by taking responsibility for formal Procurement of Goods and Services.To review products and/or services used across the Trust and wider partnering organisations e.g. South Yorkshire ICS giving consideration to usage; ensuring that best value is obtained for all products and/or services.To ensure Procurement activity achieves best value for money based on whole lifecycle costs, while complying with all Trust financial proceduresand Procurement Directives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Head of Procurement and Deputy Head of Procurement by taking responsibility for formal Procurement of Goods and Services.To review products and/or services used across the Trust and wider partnering organisations e.g. South Yorkshire ICS giving consideration to usage; ensuring that best value is obtained for all products and/or services.To ensure Procurement activity achieves best value for money based on whole lifecycle costs, while complying with all Trust financial proceduresand Procurement Directives.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload

Training and qualifications

Essential

  • Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Professional Diploma, or a degree in a business-related subject, or equivalent experience
  • 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Must be prepared to become CIPS qualified

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a buying role
  • Understand tenders, quotes and procurement procedures, regulations, directives and contract A/I A/I A/I Working together for service users Respect & kindness Everyone counts Commitment to quality Improving lives law.
  • Accustomed to dealing with suppliers at all levels

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Contract Management

Other Essencials

Essential

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Resilient - adaptable to change
  • Prepared to travel when required to visit suppliers or other Trusts
Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload

Training and qualifications

Essential

  • Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Professional Diploma, or a degree in a business-related subject, or equivalent experience
  • 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Must be prepared to become CIPS qualified

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a buying role
  • Understand tenders, quotes and procurement procedures, regulations, directives and contract A/I A/I A/I Working together for service users Respect & kindness Everyone counts Commitment to quality Improving lives law.
  • Accustomed to dealing with suppliers at all levels

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Contract Management

Other Essencials

Essential

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Resilient - adaptable to change
  • Prepared to travel when required to visit suppliers or other Trusts

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wardsend Road

45 Wardsend Road North

Sheffield

S6 1LX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wardsend Road

45 Wardsend Road North

Sheffield

S6 1LX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Procurement

Julie Rice

julie.rice@sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk

01142711490

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

457-26-7816837

Job locations

Wardsend Road

45 Wardsend Road North

Sheffield

S6 1LX


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