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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Specialist to join the Procurement department; a role which will be pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trust.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) is one of the UK’s premier Foundation Trusts, with an operating budget in excess of £1bn. It provides a broad range of healthcare services to the population of South Yorkshire and beyond.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient procurement service across a range of stakeholders within the Estates and Facilities category.
There will be some element of remote working in line with the Trust Home Working Policy.
The department is looking for a dynamic and experienced procurement professional to enhance relationships with stakeholders, to drive productive collaboration and effective forward planning to manage non-pay activity.
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist 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.
Main duties of the job
To support the Head of Procurement by taking responsibility for formal Procurement of Goods and Services.
To review products and/or services used across the Trust and wider partnering organisations e.g. Working Together, Shelford, giving consideration to usage; ensuring that best value is obtained for all products and/or services.
To ensure Procurement activity achieves best value for money based on whole lifecycle costs, while complying with all Trust financial procedures and Procurement Directives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a buying role
- Accustomed to dealing with suppliers at all levels
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Understand tenders, quotes and procurement procedures and regulations
- Contract Management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to use initiative
- Prepared to travel when required to visit suppliers or other Trusts.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent qualifications/experience.
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Professional Diploma or willing to work towards, or a degree in a business-related subject, or equivalent experience
- Must be prepared to become CIPS qualified
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Further education qualification in relevant discipline, Business Studies or similar
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This advert is for Procurement Specialist with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa/pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Jul 2026.
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