Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing
Are you ready to make a real impact in the NHS while advancing your procurement career?
At NHS Professionals, we’re looking for a motivated Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing to play a key role in shaping how we buy and manage contracts across our £40m+ spend portfolio. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, this role gives you the chance to influence business-critical decisions and lead on complex, high-value projects that truly make a difference.
What you’ll be doing:
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Leading sourcing and contract management across direct and indirect categories.
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Developing and delivering category strategies that support NHSP’s mission and business goals.
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Driving supplier negotiations, contract drafting, and governance.
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Partnering with senior stakeholders to embed best practice procurement.
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Leading and developing a small team, building a high-performance culture.
What we’re looking for:
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Proven procurement or category management experience in a complex environment.
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Strong commercial acumen with contract negotiation and drafting skills.
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A strategic thinker who can also deliver at pace.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
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Experience leading or coaching team members.
Why join us?
At NHS Professionals, you’ll work in a purpose-driven organisation where your expertise helps deliver better outcomes across the NHS. We offer hybrid working, career development opportunities, and the chance to take on challenging, high-value projects that will stretch and grow your skills.