Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Procurement Manager
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Join our award-winning Procurement Team
Play a key role in shaping a safe, modern, and efficient NHS. We’re looking for a proactive Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and contract activity across our clinical procurement category.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll work closely with trust clinical teams to deliver high-quality, value-for-money solutions that support safe patient environments and excellent operational performance. You’ll manage end-to-end procurement activity, negotiate strong commercial agreements, and help deliver year-on-year savings while ensuring compliance and driving sustainability and social value.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and influencing positive change. If you're commercially minded, confident managing complex projects, and keen to make a visible impact across our hospitals, we’d love you to join us.
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Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all procurement activity complies with Public Procurement Law, NHS policies, and sustainability and social value requirements, maintaining clear documentation and producing high-quality recommendation reports.
- Act as a subject-matter expert, providing specialist advice on procurement regulations, procedures, and best practice, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the process.
- Manage and support a small team, contributing to recruitment, appraisals, staff development and day-to-day leadership, while promoting collaborative and inclusive working.
- Monitor supplier and contract performance, supporting stakeholders with issue resolution and ensuring compliance, quality and continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external suppliers to support patient-centered services, contribute to service improvement, and uphold strong professional standards.
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Location
The successful candidates will have the flexibility to be based at either Royal United Hospitals in Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, or Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Elaine Andrews
- Job title: Procurement Manager
- Email address: Elaine.andrews3@nhs.net
- Telephone number: Elaine Andrews 01722 336262 ext 3873
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