Hoople Group
IT Procurement Specialist
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Job Title: IT Procurement Specialist
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Hereford (Hybrid)
Salary: Hoople Band D £32,348.00 - £40,786 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd August 2026
This is an excellent opportunity to join Hoople Ltd as a Procurement Specialist within the Commercial Services team, specialising in IT procurement. The role offers a supportive working environment and an excellent opportunity to further develop your commercial expertise and public sector procurement knowledge.
The Commercial Services team supports the procurement and management of IT products and services, including software, licences and hardware that support services across Herefordshire, including Hoople Ltd, Herefordshire Council, Wye Valley NHS Trust and other clients.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Procurement colleagues and key stakeholders, you will lead and support the delivery of a variety of tenders and procurement exercises on behalf of Hoople and its clients.
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Success in this role will depend on your ability to build and maintain effective relationships with directors, managers and colleagues across multiple organisations. You will need to be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and possess excellent attention to detail.
You will demonstrate strong public sector procurement knowledge and commercial expertise, guiding stakeholders through end-to-end procurement processes. You will provide advice on procurement best practice, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies and support the successful award and management of contracts that deliver value for money.
Benefits
Hoople offer 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service, and an Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme. We also provide a flexible benefits scheme which provides a range of benefits and discounts across retailers, the option to buy or sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and healthcare plans.
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We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
Priority Candidates
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role which can be found on our website.
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