Procurement Specialists

Overview

Procurement Specialists – Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 22 March 2026.

• To provide procurement and supply chain services to all Directorates/Divisions within the Trust.
• To deliver measurable savings from revenue expenditure to support Sheffield Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SHPU) Cost Improvement Programme.
• To develop internal supply chain processes for the benefit of other departments.

To support the Head of Procurement and Deputy Head of Procurement by taking responsibility for formal Procurement of Goods and Services. To review products and/or services used across the Trust and wider partnering organisations e.g. South Yorkshire ICS giving consideration to usage; ensuring that best value is obtained for all products and/or services. To ensure Procurement activity achieves best value for money based on whole lifecycle costs, while complying with all Trust financial procedures and Procurement Directives.

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we re looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it s all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It s important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you re interested in developing your career, you ll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are very proud of the difference we make to people s lives each and every day and if that s something that you d like to be part of we d love to have you with us.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload

• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Professional Diploma, or a degree in a business-related subject, or equivalent experience
• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)
• Must be prepared to become CIPS qualified

• Experience in a buying role
• Understand tenders, quotes and procurement procedures, regulations, directives and contract A/I A/I A/I Working together for service users Respect & kindness Everyone counts Commitment to quality Improving lives law.
• Accustomed to dealing with suppliers at all levels
• NHS experience
• Contract Management

• Excellent attention to detail
• Resilient - adaptable to change
• Prepared to travel when required to visit suppliers or other Trusts

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working