Procurement Manager in Worcester

Job summaryJoin a team that makes a difference.As
part of our Procurement and Supply Chain team, you will play a vital role in
supporting healthcare services across multiple sites within our Integrated Care
System (ICS), helping to deliver high-quality patient care for the communities
we serve.This
is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a
forward-thinking and dynamic organisation. You will be instrumental in driving
value for money through effective contract management, strong commercial
acumen, and excellent stakeholder engagement. The role offers a real
opportunity to influence service delivery, support strategic decision-making,
and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement and supply chain
services across the Trust.Worcestershire
Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the county,
providing acute healthcare services from three principal sites: Worcestershire
Royal Hospital (Worcester), Alexandra Hospital (Redditch), and Kidderminster
Hospital and Treatment Centre.Reporting
directly to the Senior Category Manager, the successful candidate will provide
strategic procurement leadership and expert commercial advice across the
organisation. While the role will be principally based at the Alexandra
Hospital in Redditch, it will support stakeholders and services across all
Trust locations, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity to make a tangible
impact on patient care and organisational performance.Main duties of the jobTo assist in the provision of a procurement service that supports customers in developing opportunities and achieving value for money.
The Procurement Manager will work with the Snr Category Manager in the creation, development and delivery of the Directorates savings schemes. Responsible for ensuring the best value for money is achieved from clinically acceptable products.
Ensure that the Trust carries out secure and compliant procurement processes to obtain best value for money in the procurement of all goods and services in support of the achievement of the agreed procurement savings targets.
Support the development and delivery of sourcing strategies from Trust non-pay spend.
To lead tender and supplier contracting initiatives for assigned categories within the Procurement work plan using specialist analytical techniques and software to support the delivery of year-on-year cash releasing and cost avoidance savings.
Be point of expert knowledge with regard to third-party spend in particular areas of business. This should cover suppliers, internal customers, spend categories, contracts and on-going related suppliers performance management and productivity.
Contribute to production of the annual sourcing work plan to meet key strategic objectives as agreed with Divisions by reviewing overall Trust spend, identifying, obtain and record signed contracts.
Contribute to the implementation and development of departmental policies, procedures and strategies.About usWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and WorcesterOur workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.Being open and honestEnsuring people feel cared forShowing respect to everyoneWe are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.DBS Checks and CostsAny applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.DetailsDate posted02 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberC Job locationsThe Alexandra HospitalWoodrow DriveRedditchWorcestershireB98 7UBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesKey Duties:
Support the Head of Procurement or
Senior Category/Procurement Manager in ensuring all non-pay spend is governed
by and subject to proficient procurement.
Maintain overall understanding of
Trust spend using a variety of data sources including Oracle, Atamis, Spend
Comparison Websites and supplier data to establish a detailed knowledge of
Trust expenditure by Supplier, Site, Division, Department & Commodity.
Engage and work closely with senior
stakeholders who provide healthcare and support services to help identify
improvements and changes in practice arising from supply market opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships
with stakeholders to maximise Procurement performance and non-pay efficiencies
across the Trust.
Provide expert strategic procurement
advise to stakeholders.
Develop robust category strategies.
Documenting, communicating and
influencing senior stakeholders to ensure effective buy-in to the proposed
category strategies.
To lead on category management
within one or more Categories under the direction of the Head of Procurement or
Senior Category/Procurement Manager
Develop and implement Tender
activity as directed by Head of Procurement or Senior Category/Procurement
Manager with internal Divisional leads across the organisation at PA23, PCR2015
or PSR.
Lead, manage, evaluate and report
the findings of product trials.
To assist with the development of
specifications for requirements.
To assist with the development of
robust evaluation criteria for all accreditation processes to ensure that they
are transparent and capable of withstanding legal challenge.
To produce a project plan for each
procurement to highlight the key milestones, identify any barriers and
alternatives to circumnavigate these problems to deliver the projects on time.
Report any barriers to the
progression of any projects following the departmental procedures after making
every effort to progress prior to escalating.
Ensure the timely provision of
project progress and savings delivery to feed into workplan and monthly
reporting timescales.
Report agreed savings to the Head of
Procurement or Senior Category/Procurement Manager as per department procedures
to ensure timely reporting to the PMO.
Ensure that Divisional management
and PMO are clear on progress with initiatives and aware of potential
barriers/delays so action plans to overcome these can be put in place.
Identify Quality Cost Improvement
Initiatives (CIP) from spend and supplier analysis and dialogue with Divisional
leads across the Trust as agreed with the Head of Procurement or Senior
Category/Procurement Manager.
Monitor contracts to ensure contract
governance is in place and coordinate supplier/stakeholder contract monitoring
and improve performance to support the CIP agenda.
Monitor and maintain contract
compliance against Trust expenditure. Liaise with internal and external
contacts to facilitate contractual coverage for non-compliant expenditure where
formal agreements are not in place.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding
of Government and Department of Health directives such as the National NHS
Procurement Strategy (Better Procurement, Better Value, Better Care) and other
DoH initiatives that relate to the Procurement service.
To support other members of the team
with any formal tenders as and when necessary.
To use the electronic tendering
system and contracts finder portals.
To work in conjunction with
collaborative procurement organisations including, but not limited to NHS
Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services etc.
Deputise for the Head of Procurement
or Senior Category/Procurement Manager.
Manage and promptly deal with
complaints and concerns from Directorates on commercially sensitive and complex
supply issues, using careful analysis and judgement and responding positively
through the use of empathy, persuasion and negotiations to deliver effectives
resolutions to issues raised.
Provide advice on Terms and
Conditions of Contracting and procurement legal issues before, during and after
award of contracts.
To communicate clearly and
succinctly, using the appropriate language for the audience in a way which
motivates and supports other members of the team. Communications will involve
complex information where persuasive, negotiating skills are required and will
be:o
Face to face and by telephoneo
Within formal and informal meetingso
Written. Letters, memorandum,
e-mail, and reportso
Through presentations
To respond to local clinical staff
and potential or existing provider enquiries, either written, email, face to
face or telephone using empathy and judgement in an efficient and effective
way.
To advise customers and implement
and legal or financial changes within EU, Public Contracts Regulations and
Guidance and procurement thresholds.
To liaise with other Procurement
specialists and other team members on a daily basis in order to ensure accurate
and up to date information related to the procurement plan is disseminated.
To assists the Head of Procurement
or Senior Category/Procurement Manager with implementation of Departmental policies,
procedures and strategies.
To be responsible for the delivery of
a number of strategic objectives within the Trusts Procurement Strategy
document.
Carry out research and contributes
advice on the introduction of new products and ensures that appropriate trials
are undertaken and recorded and assist with the standardisation programme.
The post holder will work closely
with user departments, usually as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, in order
to understand their need and interpret these through to the appropriate
commercial agreements.
Represent Trust at national and
regional events and projects.
Undertaking any other assignments or
duties allocated by the Head of Procurement or Senior Category/Procurement
Manager. The work pattern is unpredictable due to the requirement to respond to
urgent requests from Trust Managers and Suppliers.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesKey Duties:
Support the Head of Procurement or
Senior Category/Procurement Manager in ensuring all non-pay spend is governed
by and subject to proficient procurement.
Maintain overall understanding of
Trust spend using a variety of data sources including Oracle, Atamis, Spend
Comparison Websites and supplier data to establish a detailed knowledge of
Trust expenditure by Supplier, Site, Division, Department & Commodity.
Engage and work closely with senior
stakeholders who provide healthcare and support services to help identify
improvements and changes in practice arising from supply market opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships
with stakeholders to maximise Procurement performance and non-pay efficiencies
across the Trust.
Provide expert strategic procurement
advise to stakeholders.
Develop robust category strategies.
Documenting, communicating and
influencing senior stakeholders to ensure effective buy-in to the proposed
category strategies.
To lead on category management
within one or more Categories under the direction of the Head of Procurement or
Senior Category/Procurement Manager
Develop and implement Tender
activity as directed by Head of Procurement or Senior Category/Procurement
Manager with internal Divisional leads across the organisation at PA23, PCR2015
or PSR.
Lead, manage, evaluate and report
the findings of product trials.
To assist with the development of
specifications for requirements.
To assist with the development of
robust evaluation criteria for all accreditation processes to ensure that they
are transparent and capable of withstanding legal challenge.
To produce a project plan for each
procurement to highlight the key milestones, identify any barriers and
alternatives to circumnavigate these problems to deliver the projects on time.
Report any barriers to the
progression of any projects following the departmental procedures after making
every effort to progress prior to escalating.
Ensure the timely provision of
project progress and savings delivery to feed into workplan and monthly
reporting timescales.
Report agreed savings to the Head of
Procurement or Senior Category/Procurement Manager as per department procedures
to ensure timely reporting to the PMO.
Ensure that Divisional management
and PMO are clear on progress with initiatives and aware of potential
barriers/delays so action plans to overcome these can be put in place.
Identify Quality Cost Improvement
Initiatives (CIP) from spend and supplier analysis and dialogue with Divisional
leads across the Trust as agreed with the Head of Procurement or Senior
Category/Procurement Manager.
Monitor contracts to ensure contract
governance is in place and coordinate supplier/stakeholder contract monitoring
and improve performance to support the CIP agenda.
Monitor and maintain contract
compliance against Trust expenditure. Liaise with internal and external
contacts to facilitate contractual coverage for non-compliant expenditure where
formal agreements are not in place.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding
of Government and Department of Health directives such as the National NHS
Procurement Strategy (Better Procurement, Better Value, Better Care) and other
DoH initiatives that relate to the Procurement service.
To support other members of the team
with any formal tenders as and when necessary.
To use the electronic tendering
system and contracts finder portals.
To work in conjunction with
collaborative procurement organisations including, but not limited to NHS
Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services etc.
Deputise for the Head of Procurement
or Senior Category/Procurement Manager.
Manage and promptly deal with
complaints and concerns from Directorates on commercially sensitive and complex
supply issues, using careful analysis and judgement and responding positively
through the use of empathy, persuasion and negotiations to deliver effectives
resolutions to issues raised.
Provide advice on Terms and
Conditions of Contracting and procurement legal issues before, during and after
award of contracts.
To communicate clearly and
succinctly, using the appropriate language for the audience in a way which
motivates and supports other members of the team. Communications will involve
complex information where persuasive, negotiating skills are required and will
be:o
Face to face and by telephoneo
Within formal and informal meetingso
Written. Letters, memorandum,
e-mail, and reportso
Through presentations
To respond to local clinical staff
and potential or existing provider enquiries, either written, email, face to
face or telephone using empathy and judgement in an efficient and effective
way.
To advise customers and implement
and legal or financial changes within EU, Public Contracts Regulations and
Guidance and procurement thresholds.
To liaise with other Procurement
specialists and other team members on a daily basis in order to ensure accurate
and up to date information related to the procurement plan is disseminated.
To assists the Head of Procurement
or Senior Category/Procurement Manager with implementation of Departmental policies,
procedures and strategies.
To be responsible for the delivery of
a number of strategic objectives within the Trusts Procurement Strategy
document.
Carry out research and contributes
advice on the introduction of new products and ensures that appropriate trials
are undertaken and recorded and assist with the standardisation programme.
The post holder will work closely
with user departments, usually as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, in order
to understand their need and interpret these through to the appropriate
commercial agreements.
Represent Trust at national and
regional events and projects.
Undertaking any other assignments or
duties allocated by the Head of Procurement or Senior Category/Procurement
Manager. The work pattern is unpredictable due to the requirement to respond to
urgent requests from Trust Managers and Suppliers.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialHolds a professional procurement qualification or has relevant demonstrable senior procurement management experience.Good standard of General Education.Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.DesirableC.I.P.S. or studying towards.Project management.Negotiation trainingReport writing
Experience
EssentialDemonstrate your procurement/category management within a large organisation and how you have developed a category strategy.Explain how you have led, trained and developed your team ensuring set targets are met.Describe the process of how you would analyse, interpret and communicate complex data to a range of audiences.Demonstrable experience of carrying out high value procurements from conception to evaluation and implementation whilst providing advice in relation to contractual terms - conditions.
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialThorough knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management, Contract processes and Contract Law including e-commerce and e-procurement.Understanding of customer requirements that are particular to the healthcare industry.Knowledge and understanding of staff management issues, leadership and motivation.Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and issues.Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to solve complex contracting problems innovatively.Ability to communicate effectively in terms that can be understood across all professions within the Trust.
Personal Qualities
EssentialProfessional approach to all aspects of work, in particular the adoption of the CIPS ethical code of conduct and the Trust's Code of Conduct and accountability.Proven ability to operate/think laterally and work on own initiative.Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentations skills.Creative, innovative and visionary mind set.Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with Board members.Demonstrates tact and diplomacy as well as an ability to be assertive when required.To be able to work to deadlines and work under pressure to meet targets in a professional manner.Results driven with a willingness to change and implement new ideas/concepts.
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialHolds a professional procurement qualification or has relevant demonstrable senior procurement management experience.Good standard of General Education.Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.DesirableC.I.P.S. or studying towards.Project management.Negotiation trainingReport writing
Experience
EssentialDemonstrate your procurement/category management within a large organisation and how you have developed a category strategy.Explain how you have led, trained and developed your team ensuring set targets are met.Describe the process of how you would analyse, interpret and communicate complex data to a range of audiences.Demonstrable experience of carrying out high value procurements from conception to evaluation and implementation whilst providing advice in relation to contractual terms - conditions.
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialThorough knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management, Contract processes and Contract Law including e-commerce and e-procurement.Understanding of customer requirements that are particular to the healthcare industry.Knowledge and understanding of staff management issues, leadership and motivation.Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and issues.Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to solve complex contracting problems innovatively.Ability to communicate effectively in terms that can be understood across all professions within the Trust.
Personal Qualities
EssentialProfessional approach to all aspects of work, in particular the adoption of the CIPS ethical code of conduct and the Trust's Code of Conduct and accountability.Proven ability to operate/think laterally and work on own initiative.Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentations skills.Creative, innovative and visionary mind set.Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with Board members.Demonstrates tact and diplomacy as well as an ability to be assertive when required.To be able to work to deadlines and work under pressure to meet targets in a professional manner.Results driven with a willingness to change and implement new ideas/concepts.Employer detailsEmployer nameWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS TrustAddressThe Alexandra HospitalWoodrow DriveRedditchWorcestershireB98 7UBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS TrustAddressThe Alexandra HospitalWoodrow DriveRedditchWorcestershireB98 7UBUnited KingdomEmployer's website