Procurement Advisor

Job description

Job responsibilities

The opportunity

This is an exciting time to join NHS Resolution as our Procurement Team undergoes a programme of transformation. We are looking for a proactive and commercially-minded Procurement Advisor to be a vital part of this journey.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to specialise in digital and technology procurement, helping to shape the future of how we source and manage critical services that support NHS Resolution. You will manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of contracts, primarily focused on digital and technology but with opportunities to support other business areas.

As a key member of the team, you'll work collaboratively with technical experts and senior stakeholders, providing expert advice and ensuring we achieve value for money while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Your ability to build strong relationships and navigate complex commercial landscapes will be crucial to your success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading on a variety of digital and technology procurement projects.
• Providing expert advice on procurement and compliance with public sector regulations.
• Drafting tender documents, managing evaluations, and negotiating with suppliers.
• Building and maintaining our contracts database and producing insightful reports.
• Championing procurement best practice across the organisation.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing invitation to tenders within the UK public sector.
• Experience of procurement in the Digital and Technology category.
• A solid understanding of UK procurement legislation, including the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• The ability to manage a complex workload and meet tight deadlines.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies.
• A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave.
• Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements.

When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access.

• Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS.
• Eye care vouchers for Specsavers.
• Health service discounts.
• 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP)
• Cycle to work scheme.

Who We Are

We are NHS Resolution, an arm’s length body of the Department of Health and Social Care. We provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement, and preserve resources for patient care. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all professional backgrounds.

Please see our careers site for further details about us

How to Apply

To apply please provide us with a supporting statement explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities.

We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.

Closing date: 31st August 2025 at 23:59.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is unable to support sponsorship requests

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• N/A

Desirable

• Degree and relevant legal qualification and/or specialist procurement (e.g. CIPS) knowledge or experience acquired through formal education and theoretical experience

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience managing invitation to tenders within the UK public sector.
• Experience of procurement in the Digital and Technology category.
• A solid understanding of UK procurement legislation, including the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Please refer to the attached Job & Person Specification for more information when applying via our careers pages

Desirable

• N/A

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

Leeds/Hybrid

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP

Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)