Procurement Insights & Performance Manager in Cockermouth

Job summaryThis is an 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 transforming how procurement insights, data and performance information are used to support commercial decision-making across the organisation.As our Procurement Insights and Performance Manager, you will play a key role in developing meaningful intelligence that helps drive value, performance and continuous improvement across the procurement function. Working with procurement, finance, digital and operational colleagues, you will turn complex data into actionable insight that supports strategic priorities and better use of NHS resources.This is a unique opportunity to shape a newly established specialist role, leading the development of procurement reporting, performance frameworks and business intelligence solutions. You will help strengthen data quality, improve visibility of procurement activity and savings, and support evidence-based decision-making at all levels of the organisation.We are looking for an experienced analyst with strong Excel and Power BI skills, excellent communication abilities and a passion for using data to influence change. If you enjoy solving complex problems, challenging assumptions and helping organisations make better decisions through insight, we would love to hear from you.Join us and help shape the future of procurement intelligence within the NHS.Main duties of the jobJoin a forward-thinking procurement team at an exciting point of transformation. Following a recent service redesign and the launch of our Procurement Strategy, we are investing in data, insight and performance management to support the delivery of better commercial and operational outcomes. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with significant experience in business intelligence, performance reporting or data analysis within a complex organisation. You will be confident working with large and sometimes ambiguous datasets, developing insightful reports and dashboards, and presenting findings to senior stakeholders in a clear and compelling way. The successful candidate will have advanced Excel and Power BI skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail and the confidence to influence decision-making through evidence-based insight. Experience of procurement, finance or NHS data would be advantageous. In return, you will have the opportunity to shape a specialist function, work alongside experienced procurement and commercial professionals, contribute to major transformation programmes and develop your expertise within a supportive team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.About usPlease help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.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.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.DetailsDate posted24 August 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 52,679 to 60,283 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberM9155-Z-AC-0826-52Job locationsSunderland Royal HospitalKayll RoadSunderlandSR4 7TPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for full detailsThe Procurement Insights and Performance Manager will lead the development and delivery of highquality procurement insight to support the effective management of nonpay expenditure and procurement activity.The post holder will be responsible for improving the quality, consistency and use of procurement data, ensuring that appropriate data standards and governance arrangements are embedded within the procurement function, and that information is reliable fit for purpose, and aligned with the STSFT Group digital and information governance frameworks.The role will provide meaningful, actionable insight into:nonpay spend and supplier performanceprocurement activity and workloaddelivery of savings, benefits and valueprioritisation of effort and allocation of procurement resourceDrawing data from systems such as Oracle, NHS Supply Chain, Spend Comparison Service, Advise Inc and other procurement datasets, the post holder will develop Excel and Power BI outputs that enable procurement managers and senior stakeholders to understand where effort is being applied, what benefits are being realised, and where opportunities for improvement exist.The post holder will work closely with procurement colleagues, finance, and system owners to translate complex data into clear narratives that support evidencebased decision making, continuous improvement, and delivery of the Procurement Strategy. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for full detailsThe Procurement Insights and Performance Manager will lead the development and delivery of highquality procurement insight to support the effective management of nonpay expenditure and procurement activity.The post holder will be responsible for improving the quality, consistency and use of procurement data, ensuring that appropriate data standards and governance arrangements are embedded within the procurement function, and that information is reliable fit for purpose, and aligned with the STSFT Group digital and information governance frameworks.The role will provide meaningful, actionable insight into:nonpay spend and supplier performanceprocurement activity and workloaddelivery of savings, benefits and valueprioritisation of effort and allocation of procurement resourceDrawing data from systems such as Oracle, NHS Supply Chain, Spend Comparison Service, Advise Inc and other procurement datasets, the post holder will develop Excel and Power BI outputs that enable procurement managers and senior stakeholders to understand where effort is being applied, what benefits are being realised, and where opportunities for improvement exist.The post holder will work closely with procurement colleagues, finance, and system owners to translate complex data into clear narratives that support evidencebased decision making, continuous improvement, and delivery of the Procurement Strategy.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree or equivalent level of relevant experience, supported by advanced specialist knowledge in data analysis business intelligence, procurement or financial performance management, acquired through significant post qualification experience. Knowledge & Skills EssentialStrong analytical and problemsolving skills.Advanced Excel skills and practical experience of Power BI or similar tools.Ability to interrogate validate and reconcile data from multiple sources.Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.Ability to influence and challenge constructively using evidence.Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.High level of curiosity, accuracy and attention to detail.Understanding of procurement and nonpay spend analysis.Knowledge of data quality principles and functional data governance.Understanding of performance management and the use of insight to drive improvement.Sound understanding of the principles that underpin continuity of supply, including risk awareness, mitigation, and proactive planning to minimise impact on patient care.Advanced knowledge of best practice project management.Extensive understanding of the principles of effective service change and modernisation.DesirableAwareness of NHS or public sector operating environments (desirable). Experience EssentialExtensive experience operating as a recognised specialist in analysis, performance reporting or intelligence within a complex organisation.Experience of advising senior managers on interpretation of complex, sometimes ambiguous datasets to support strategic and operational decisions.Experience of improving data quality, structures or reporting within a function or service area.Experience of developing dashboards, reports and performance frameworks using Excel and/or Power BI.Experience of working with procurement or financial data (NHS or public sector desirable).Experience of working with multiple systems and reconciling data across sources.DesirableEvidence of on-going professional development on specialist courses. Physical Skills EssentialAdvanced keyboard skills and ability to work for prolonged periods using IT systems.Ability to accurately manipulate, analyse and present data using standard office and analytical software.Ability to travel between Trust sites as required. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree or equivalent level of relevant experience, supported by advanced specialist knowledge in data analysis business intelligence, procurement or financial performance management, acquired through significant post qualification experience. Knowledge & Skills EssentialStrong analytical and problemsolving skills.Advanced Excel skills and practical experience of Power BI or similar tools.Ability to interrogate validate and reconcile data from multiple sources.Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.Ability to influence and challenge constructively using evidence.Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.High level of curiosity, accuracy and attention to detail.Understanding of procurement and nonpay spend analysis.Knowledge of data quality principles and functional data governance.Understanding of performance management and the use of insight to drive improvement.Sound understanding of the principles that underpin continuity of supply, including risk awareness, mitigation, and proactive planning to minimise impact on patient care.Advanced knowledge of best practice project management.Extensive understanding of the principles of effective service change and modernisation.DesirableAwareness of NHS or public sector operating environments (desirable). Experience EssentialExtensive experience operating as a recognised specialist in analysis, performance reporting or intelligence within a complex organisation.Experience of advising senior managers on interpretation of complex, sometimes ambiguous datasets to support strategic and operational decisions.Experience of improving data quality, structures or reporting within a function or service area.Experience of developing dashboards, reports and performance frameworks using Excel and/or Power BI.Experience of working with procurement or financial data (NHS or public sector desirable).Experience of working with multiple systems and reconciling data across sources.DesirableEvidence of on-going professional development on specialist courses. Physical Skills EssentialAdvanced keyboard skills and ability to work for prolonged periods using IT systems.Ability to accurately manipulate, analyse and present data using standard office and analytical software.Ability to travel between Trust sites as required.Employer detailsEmployer nameCity Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)AddressSunderland Royal HospitalKayll RoadSunderlandSR4 7TPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCity Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)AddressSunderland Royal HospitalKayll RoadSunderlandSR4 7TPUnited KingdomEmployer's website