# Procurement Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/procurement-manager/42736a0d-163c-4bfb-848f-e865f30ef6b5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/procurement-manager/42736a0d-163c-4bfb-848f-e865f30ef6b5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Procurement manager - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, mainly from the office (with some flexibility)) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-14T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-07T06:20:31.601Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Blackburn/East_Lancashire_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Procurement_Supplies/Procurement_Supplies-v8275655 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8275655?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.elht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team is seeking applications for a Procurement Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team during a period of transformation as we move toward becoming a single, integrated procurement department serving the NHS across Lancashire and South Cumbria as a shared service provider. We welcome applications from both the private and public sectors. Successful candidates will bring energy, innovation, and a strong customer focus to the role. Training and support will be provided to ensure success. The role will involve engaging with colleagues and our customers across Lancashire and South Cumbria and so a willingness to travel to varied locations and sites is a must. For the right candidate, there are opportunities to align base location to any of our main hub sites including Blackpool, Lancaster, Blackburn, Preston and across South Cumbria. If you have the skills and motivation to take on this challenging and rewarding role and would like an informal discussion, please contact the Head of Service - Procurement An induction pack and staff handbook are available on request to support your application and transition into the NHS and One LSC Procurement specifically. ### Main duties of the job The focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects while ensuring legal compliance. As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will: - Work within the Procurement team to deliver the procurement strategy and achieve service objectives, including: - Savings and efficiency targets - Compliance with procurement regulations - Excellent customer service - Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement function as a progressive and responsive team that drives innovation and system improvement. - Lead strategic procurement projects, ensuring value for money and promoting an integrated approach. - Provide professional advice on procurement processes, including compliance with UK law and regulations such as Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 as well as the Provider Selection Regime. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Ability **Essential** - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally - Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills - Excellent negotiation and financial skills to manage complex high value contracts - Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format - Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision - Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff - Ability to lead teams and facilitate meetings - Ability to influence senior members of staff and gain credibility within a category management structure - Self-motivated and able to motivate others. - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word **Desirable** - Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change ### Experience & Knowledge **Essential** - Previous Senior Buyer experience within a complex, multi-site procurement environment - Working and detailed knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations - Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment - Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholder groups - Experience of working in a busy target driven environment to deliver demanding savings targets **Desirable** - Experience of working in other public and private sector organisations - Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis - Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time and within a varied portfolio - Additional expertise in Contract & Supplier Management, Contract Law and Negotiation Skills ### Other Specific Qualities **Essential** - Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels & at senior meetings - Flexible approach to working times and location and must be able to travel to and between sites in Lancashire and South Cumbria - Adaptable to changing demands or service needs ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language – GCSE level Grade 4 - CIPS Professional qualification or substantial experience of working within a procurement environment at a senior level - Continued professional development of Procurement and/or Business related courses including Basic Contract law, Public Procurement Regulations, Tendering, & Supplier Management **Desirable** - Supervisory/management qualification or equivalent - Project management qualification or equivalent ## Documents - [job description & person specification (pdf, 139.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10591510) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.