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Digital Health Procurement Specialist | NHS
Contract – 6 months
Day rate – Inside IR35 - £30 per hour
Band 8a | Norwich, Central Norfolk – ideally 1 to 2 days per week on site
Digital Health | IT Procurement | Technology Sourcing | Category Management | Public Sector
We are looking for an experienced NHS Digital Health Procurement Specialist to join a major NHS Trust in Norwich, taking a leading role in the procurement of digital health technology, clinical and non-clinical IT systems, software, infrastructure and managed services.
This is an opportunity for a commercially astute procurement professional to influence significant digital investment, support major healthcare transformation programmes and deliver measurable value across a multi-million-pound technology portfolio.
You will work closely with Digital Health, IT, clinical, finance and operational stakeholders, providing specialist procurement and contractual expertise to support the delivery of complex technology projects.
The Role
- Strategic Procurement: Develop and deliver digital health procurement strategies, sourcing plans and category management initiatives aligned with clinical and organisational priorities.
- Technology & Digital Sourcing: Lead competitive procurement exercises for IT systems, digital healthcare solutions, infrastructure, software, equipment and managed services.
- Commercial & Contract Management: Manage complex, high-value tenders, supplier negotiations, contract awards and ongoing supplier performance.
- Category Management: Identify opportunities for cost savings, contract consolidation, standardisation and improved commercial outcomes.
- Digital Transformation: Work alongside project managers and senior stakeholders to support the commercial delivery of strategic digital health programmes.
- Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with technology suppliers, clinical teams, senior management and external partners.
- Governance & Compliance: Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable public procurement legislation, NHS governance requirements and financial controls.
- Leadership & Improvement: Support procurement team development, encourage innovation and continuously improve procurement processes and service delivery.
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What We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
- Significant experience in IT, Digital, Technology or Healthcare Procurement, ideally within the NHS, public sector or another regulated organisation.
- A strong track record of managing complex, high-value technology procurement projects and competitive tendering exercises.
- Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, governance and competitive procurement procedures.
- The ability to advise senior stakeholders, challenge requirements constructively and influence commercial decisions.
- Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and experience identifying and delivering savings.
- A degree, CIPS qualification or equivalent relevant professional procurement experience.
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Experience of NHS digital transformation programmes, healthcare technology procurement, major IT contracts or managed service agreements would be particularly valuable.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is more than a procurement role. You will have the opportunity to shape how a major NHS organisation invests in digital technology, supporting programmes that improve clinical services, operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
You will be working across a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives, combining strategic procurement, complex commercial negotiations and collaboration with senior healthcare and technology professionals.
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