Job summary
Exciting opportunity to join Choice Procurement Services at a pivotal
time in our journey. Following a service redesign and the launch of our
Procurement Strategy, we are building a modern, commercially focused
procurement function that will shape the future of procurement across our
organisation.
As
our Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager, you will play a key leadership
role, driving complex and high-value procurement projects, influencing
strategic decisions, and delivering innovative solutions that support patient
care and organisational sustainability.
Working
with the Head of Commercial, you will lead a team of procurement professionals,
provide advice to stakeholders, and help deliver transformational change. You
will also play a central role in embedding the Procurement Act 2023,
strengthening governance, delivering value for money, and advancing our
commitments to social value, sustainability and continuous improvement.
This
role offers the chance to work with senior leaders, clinicians and system
partners across the NHS, giving you an opportunity to influence how procurement
delivers strategic outcomes.
We
are looking for a procurement professional with strong commercial
expertise, excellent leadership skills and a passion for improvement. If you
want to help shape a newly restructured service, influence strategic direction
and leave a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help
deliver the next generation of NHS procurement.
Main duties of the job
Join Choice
Procurement Services at an exciting time of transformation following a recent
service redesign and the launch of our ambitious Procurement Strategy. You'll
join a forward-thinking commercial team that is raising the profile of
procurement and strengthening its role as a strategic partner across the
organisation.
We are looking
for a procurement professional with substantial experience
delivering complex procurement and contracting activity, ideally within the NHS
or wider public sector. You will bring strong commercial awareness, excellent
stakeholder management skills, a sound understanding of public procurement
legislation, and the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
You will work
alongside senior leaders, clinicians and system partners, influencing key
decisions and helping to deliver value, innovation and sustainable outcomes.
The role offers significant autonomy, exposure to strategic programmes and
opportunities to shape procurement policy, governance and best practice.
We are committed to
supporting professional development and welcome applicants who are passionate
about continuous improvement, professional growth and leading change. This is
an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on an established procurement
career and make a genuine impact within a newly structured and ambitious
service.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager is a senior commercial leadership role responsible
for the strategic operational management and delivery of procurement and contracting activity within
agreed organisational strategies. The postholder will provide expert commercial advice, ensure
compliance with public procurement legislation and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), and lead
the effective delivery of complex, high-value procurement projects.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager is a senior commercial leadership role responsible
for the strategic operational management and delivery of procurement and contracting activity within
agreed organisational strategies. The postholder will provide expert commercial advice, ensure
compliance with public procurement legislation and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), and lead
the effective delivery of complex, high-value procurement projects.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain (or CIPS recognised accredited qualification at the same level) or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of substantial continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification (such as PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.
- Higher level Management / Leadership Qualifications (such as Honours Degree, Post Grad or Masters) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the Post.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in senior procurement or commercial roles, ideally within the NHS or public sector.
- Proven experience of leading complex, highvalue procurement and contracting activity.
- Experience of managing and developing procurement teams.
- Demonstrable experience delivering cost improvement programmes and valueformoney outcomes.
- Experience of working across multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
- Experience using eprocurement and contract management systems (Atamis desirable).
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going professional development on specialist Courses.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Advanced keyboard and IT skills, with physical / handeye coordination required to accurately and proficiently use computer systems when manipulating procurement data, drafting complex documentation, and preparing reports.
- Regular use of multiple digital systems, including eprocurement, contract management and financial reporting platforms.
- Ability to travel independently between sites and external meetings as required to support procurement activity and stakeholder engagement.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced commercial and contractual negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate with significant autonomy and professional judgement.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage risk and make balanced, evidence-based decisions.
- Expert knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime.
- In-depth knowledge of Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and Scheme of Delegation.
- Strong understanding of NHS procurement frameworks, governance and assurance requirements.
- Knowledge of performance measurement, savings methodologies and benchmarking tools.
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS or public sector operating environments (desirable).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain (or CIPS recognised accredited qualification at the same level) or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of substantial continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification (such as PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.
- Higher level Management / Leadership Qualifications (such as Honours Degree, Post Grad or Masters) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the Post.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in senior procurement or commercial roles, ideally within the NHS or public sector.
- Proven experience of leading complex, highvalue procurement and contracting activity.
- Experience of managing and developing procurement teams.
- Demonstrable experience delivering cost improvement programmes and valueformoney outcomes.
- Experience of working across multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
- Experience using eprocurement and contract management systems (Atamis desirable).
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going professional development on specialist Courses.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Advanced keyboard and IT skills, with physical / handeye coordination required to accurately and proficiently use computer systems when manipulating procurement data, drafting complex documentation, and preparing reports.
- Regular use of multiple digital systems, including eprocurement, contract management and financial reporting platforms.
- Ability to travel independently between sites and external meetings as required to support procurement activity and stakeholder engagement.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced commercial and contractual negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate with significant autonomy and professional judgement.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage risk and make balanced, evidence-based decisions.
- Expert knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime.
- In-depth knowledge of Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and Scheme of Delegation.
- Strong understanding of NHS procurement frameworks, governance and assurance requirements.
- Knowledge of performance measurement, savings methodologies and benchmarking tools.
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS or public sector operating environments (desirable).
