Job summary The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic individual to join its highly respected and successful Procurement Team. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join the Supplies and Procurement team in a newly established position. The post-holder is part of the Supplies and Procurement team and is the procurement lead for the successful delivery of projects within the aligned business/category area. The post holder will provide expert advice concerning successful contracting within public procurement regulations and the Trust's internal regulations and policies. As the senior procurement specialist, the post holder will lead the establishment and/or enhancement of robust relationships within the aligned business area and wider Trust, to drive productive collaboration between the stakeholders and the procurement function in the effective forward planning of procurement / projects requirements. You will be a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), and/or have gained a Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) / postgraduate level qualification or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post. Evidence of continued professional development including in the areas of EU procurement, The Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime 2023, and contract management. Main duties of the job Interview date: 10 March 2025 37 hours 30 minutes/week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. Responsible for tendering bespoke contracts for estates works, goods, services and other areas of category spend as required, including research, preparation, issue, scheduling, evaluation, reporting on tenders and award and the management of contracts. About us Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospital o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) o Newcastle Dental Hospital o Newcastle Fertility Centre o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria o Northern Genetics Service o Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2025-08-03-DR Job locations Regent Point 317 Regent Point NE3 3HD Job description Job responsibilities The Senior Procurement Specialist is part of the Supplies and Procurement team and is the procurement lead for the successful delivery of projects within the aligned business area. The post holder will provide expert advice concerning successful contracting within public procurement regulations and the Trusts internal regulations and policies. Responsible for the tendering of bespoke contracts for estates works, goods, services and works, including research, preparation, issue, scheduling, evaluation, reporting on tenders and award and the management of contracts. As the senior procurement specialist the post holder will lead the establishment and/or enhancement of robust relationships within the aligned business area and wider Trust, to drive productive collaboration between the stakeholders and the procurement function in the effective forward planning of procurement / projects requirements. Supports the development and implementing of discrete service policies which impact across the Trust. Responsible for ensuring that the Trust utilises where appropriate, national contracts established by NHS Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services, the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative or other public sector collaborative procurement organisations where such arrangements provide benefit to the Trust; facilitating communication between the Trusts internal customers of goods / services covered by such contracts and those formulating them. Responsible for ensuring that goods surplus to the Trusts requirements and with a resale value are offered for sale in accordance with Trust Corporate Governance and appropriate NHS guidance, where required. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities The Senior Procurement Specialist is part of the Supplies and Procurement team and is the procurement lead for the successful delivery of projects within the aligned business area. The post holder will provide expert advice concerning successful contracting within public procurement regulations and the Trusts internal regulations and policies. Responsible for the tendering of bespoke contracts for estates works, goods, services and works, including research, preparation, issue, scheduling, evaluation, reporting on tenders and award and the management of contracts. As the senior procurement specialist the post holder will lead the establishment and/or enhancement of robust relationships within the aligned business area and wider Trust, to drive productive collaboration between the stakeholders and the procurement function in the effective forward planning of procurement / projects requirements. Supports the development and implementing of discrete service policies which impact across the Trust. Responsible for ensuring that the Trust utilises where appropriate, national contracts established by NHS Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services, the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative or other public sector collaborative procurement organisations where such arrangements provide benefit to the Trust; facilitating communication between the Trusts internal customers of goods / services covered by such contracts and those formulating them. Responsible for ensuring that goods surplus to the Trusts requirements and with a resale value are offered for sale in accordance with Trust Corporate Governance and appropriate NHS guidance, where required. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Professional Diploma or post graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience in tendering and complex commercial procurement management Degree level qualification or equivalent level experience Desirable Project Management Qualification (such as, PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience. Knowledge & Experience Essential Evidence of continued professional development including in the areas of public procurement regulations and contract management. Knowledge and experience of procurement and its application within the public sector. This knowledge must be unpinned by theory and experience. Working knowledge of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions. Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience. Ability to manage large, multidisciplinary projects Working knowledge of electronic procurement systems (e-tendering and purchasing, ideally including Atamis). Experience at developing and managing relationships within a complex procurement environment. Experience of analysing information and spend data to support decision making Experience of participating in group meetings to achieve a set outcome. Experience of identifying service improvements and supporting appropriate change Experience of day-to-day line management of staff and staff development and mentoring. Experience of working to both agreed individual and team targets Evidence of continued professional development. Skills & Abilities Essential The ability, skills and knowledge to provide professional procurement advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Good communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving complex issues. IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Professional Diploma or post graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience in tendering and complex commercial procurement management Degree level qualification or equivalent level experience Desirable Project Management Qualification (such as, PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience. Knowledge & Experience Essential Evidence of continued professional development including in the areas of public procurement regulations and contract management. Knowledge and experience of procurement and its application within the public sector. This knowledge must be unpinned by theory and experience. Working knowledge of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions. Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience. Ability to manage large, multidisciplinary projects Working knowledge of electronic procurement systems (e-tendering and purchasing, ideally including Atamis). Experience at developing and managing relationships within a complex procurement environment. Experience of analysing information and spend data to support decision making Experience of participating in group meetings to achieve a set outcome. Experience of identifying service improvements and supporting appropriate change Experience of day-to-day line management of staff and staff development and mentoring. Experience of working to both agreed individual and team targets Evidence of continued professional development. Skills & Abilities Essential The ability, skills and knowledge to provide professional procurement advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Good communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving complex issues. IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Regent Point 317 Regent Point NE3 3HD Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)