Procurement Manager

Job summary

Sulis hospital is a leading private hospital, wholly owned by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. As well as private clients, Sulis is also seeing increasing numbers of NHS patients and is growing fast, with ambitious initiatives underway to establish NHS diagnostics services. In 2025 we had the opening of our regional orthopaedics facilities bringing our great service delivery and new theatre facilities to support NHS patients from across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire in an innovative joint venture with three local acute hospitals. We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team. You will take responsibility and accountability for Contract Management, catalogues through system updates, the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the companys operational needs are met, considering price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. Likely to have people and budget responsibility be responsible for clinical trials/nonclinical contract/tender support as well as being cost effective and meeting set targets.

Main duties of the job

This is a new post reporting to the Supply Chain and Procurement Lead. It would suit someone wanting to set up and strengthen processes and controls and use their experience to develop the long-term procurement strategies to ensure we achieve value for money, support the operational business and minimise risk. We are seeking a commercially minded individual who can build strong links with our Finance, Business Development and Operational teams. Ideally with experience of a similar environment this is an opportunity to join an expanding team within a growth environment and build on our existing good practice and reputation. In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits and an open and friendly working environment.

About us

An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care. We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences. We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others.