Job summaryThe Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic senior IT procurement professional to join the Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient procurement service across a range of stakeholders.The department is looking for a dynamic and experienced senior procurement professional to enhance relationships with stakeholders, to drive productive collaboration and effective forward planning to manage non-pay activity. Reporting to the Strategic Procurement Manager, the Senior IT Procurement Manager will provide procurement expertise to stakeholders within the Trust: advising on successful contracting within the context of public procurement regulations and the Trust's internal regulations and policies.The post-holder will be an integral part of the team working with managers/stakeholders to develop procurement strategies for agreed categories of spend and to identify opportunities for the achievement of directorate savings.Main duties of the jobTo take responsibility for leading high-value and complex tenders and contracts for IT goods and services, achieving the most economically advantageous outcomes for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Sheffield Children's Hospital Trusts (the Trusts).To develop strategies to meet the procurement needs of specialist product/service categories and the Trusts as a whole.To act as a category expert in designated procurement category areas, providing specialist knowledge and guidance to ensure best practice, compliance, and value for money across all procurement activities.To operate effective information systems to ensure accessibility of data that adds value to decision making.To achieve savings targets in line with the Trusts formal Savings Plan.About usYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum pro rata for part time staff ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number190-2063-DIRJob locationsNorthern General HospitalHerries RoadSheffieldS5 7AUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.Person Specification Education and Qualifications EssentialGCSE Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)Achieved or working towards successful completion of, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Diploma (MCIPS), or degree in business-related subjectDesirableMBA or MSC in Procurement / Supply Chain Experience EssentialSignificant direct involvement in IT ProcurementResponsibility for managing complex tendersExperience of managing staff Skills & Knowledge EssentialBasic management/supervision trainingExcellent numerical and analytical skillsExcellent communications skillsDesirableCommercial Negotiation trainingProject Management training Personal Qualities EssentialExcellent attention to detailDemonstrable leadership qualities Person Specification Education and Qualifications EssentialGCSE Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)Achieved or working towards successful completion of, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Diploma (MCIPS), or degree in business-related subjectDesirableMBA or MSC in Procurement / Supply Chain Experience EssentialSignificant direct involvement in IT ProcurementResponsibility for managing complex tendersExperience of managing staff Skills & Knowledge EssentialBasic management/supervision trainingExcellent numerical and analytical skillsExcellent communications skillsDesirableCommercial Negotiation trainingProject Management training Personal Qualities EssentialExcellent attention to detailDemonstrable leadership qualitiesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressNorthern General HospitalHerries RoadSheffieldS5 7AUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressNorthern General HospitalHerries RoadSheffieldS5 7AUUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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