Overview
In this role you will lead procurement activities to deliver value for money and compliant contracting across One LSC. You will work with cross-site colleagues and clinicians to develop and execute procurement strategies, negotiate robust agreements and drive savings. You will act as a trusted partner, guiding stakeholders through complex processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and best-practice procurement. This is a strategic, collaborative role with a focus on high-value contracts and programme delivery.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- competitive salary within Band 7
- permanent contract
- public sector benefits
- professional development (CPD)
- working across multiple sites
Responsibilities
- Design and execute procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives with the team
- Lead high-value procurement projects and planning/tender strategies
- Develop procurement documents and assist with award evaluation
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers for complex contracts
- Supervise a buying team and manage budget holders across projects
- Ensure compliance with statutory policies and Trust Standing Financial Instructions
- Coordinate high-value quotations and tenders across Trusts
- Capture contract data in the contract register and report savings/efficiencies
Key requirements
- Experience in a procurement team and staff management
- Proven project management experience delivering on-time and within budget
- Negotiation of complex contracts and supplier management
- Knowledge of procurement best practices and UK legislation/tendering processes
- Experience in NHS/public sector procurement and use of online tender platforms (Atamis)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proactive, professional, and adaptable to multi-site work
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and issue management
- Excellent negotiation and financial adjudication
- Negotiation of high-value contracts
- Project management
- Contract management
Procurement Manager in Blackburn employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
