Description
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for delivering routine procurement activities and supporting sourcing and contract management across a range of low to medium risk and value procurements. Working within the Corporate & Capital Procurement Team, the post holder will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier and contract performance, and support the delivery of cost savings and value for money initiatives.
The role involves working closely with clinical, corporate, and finance stakeholders to provide professional procurement advice, support tendering and supplier negotiations, maintain contract databases, and ensure compliance with public procurement legislation and organisational policies. The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while helping KFM deliver efficient, high-quality procurement services that support healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing activities for low to medium-value and low to medium-risk procurement requirements.
- Support the development and implementation of category and sourcing strategies.
- Deliver value for money and contribute towards annual savings and cost avoidance targets.
- Manage supplier relationships and support supplier performance and development activities.
- Maintain contract information and support proactive contract management processes.
- Support procurement activities in line with Standing Financial Instructions, procurement regulations, and organisational governance requirements.
- Build strong working relationships with clinical, corporate, finance, and procurement stakeholders.
- Assist with tendering, contract negotiations, market analysis, and supplier reviews.
- Challenge existing supply arrangements and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies.
Requirements:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience within a procurement or supply chain function.
- Experience working within a procurement environment.
- Knowledge of procurement principles and sourcing methodologies.
- Experience supporting or leading procurement exercises and sourcing activities.
- Experience managing suppliers and contracts.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to develop your procurement career within a leading NHS-owned healthcare support services organisation.
- Exposure to a wide range of procurement projects and stakeholders.
- Supportive and experienced team environment.
- Professional development opportunities, including support towards procurement qualifications.