Job summary Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust - Shape the Future of Digital Procurement Are you a procurement professional looking for a dynamic and rewarding career in the NHS? This is your opportunity to be part of a fast-paced team, delivering complex tenders and supporting strategic category management within Digital Services. Why Join Us? ? Be Part of Excellence - Frimley Park was the first Trust in the country rated 'Outstanding' by England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals.? Impactful Work - Drive efficiency and cost improvements across our three hospital sites.? Career Progression - Develop your expertise in public procurement while contributing to an ambitious transformation programme.? Collaborative Environment - Work closely with the Category Team to deliver real change. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for a highly literate, procurement-competent individual eager to support an evolving NHS trust. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering savings and efficiencies, we want to hear from you. Main duties of the job Are you a procurement professional ready to take on large-scale projects that drive real change? Join our Category Management Team and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic sourcing programmes that enhance patient care. Why Join Us? ? Be Part of Excellence - Frimley Park was the first Trust rated 'Outstanding' by England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals.? Make an Impact - Manage high-value procurement projects that align with our strategic vision.? Diverse Experience - Work across clinical and non-clinical departments on complex tenders.? Career Development - Put your purchasing and project management skills into practice while gaining valuable NHS procurement experience.? A Role with Purpose - Contribute directly to cost efficiencies and improvements in patient care across our three hospital sites. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise will shape the future of procurement within Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Frimley Health Trust benefits This is "Frimley Health Trust benefits" by FHFT Careers on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annumincluding HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-LC275 Job locations Archipelago Building 1 Lyon Way Frimley GU16 7ER Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Drive Value for Money Optimise procurement processes and apply total cost of ownership modelling. Ensure Compliance Uphold all relevant procurement legislation and NHS guidelines. Plan and Report Develop, manage, and monitor workstreams and savings plans. Collaborate & Innovate Work across clinical and non-clinical departments to achieve impactful procurement solutions. This role is ideal for a results-driven procurement professional eager to make a tangible difference within a high-performing NHS trust. For more details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. For any queries, contact us wed love to hear from you Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Drive Value for Money Optimise procurement processes and apply total cost of ownership modelling. Ensure Compliance Uphold all relevant procurement legislation and NHS guidelines. Plan and Report Develop, manage, and monitor workstreams and savings plans. Collaborate & Innovate Work across clinical and non-clinical departments to achieve impactful procurement solutions. This role is ideal for a results-driven procurement professional eager to make a tangible difference within a high-performing NHS trust. For more details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. For any queries, contact us wed love to hear from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or similar appropriate professional institute or relevant experience. Evidence of Continued Professional Development having undertaken relevant training courses Desirable Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) Educated to Degree level or equivalent Experience Essential Knowledge in category management with experience relevant to the areas outlined in the job description. A working understanding of the technical requirements of public sector procurement Evidence of ability to plan, develop and implement initiatives with minimal supervision Desirable Experience of working with the NHS Terms and Conditions of Supply Experience of working with senior staff and stakeholders Evidence of achievements in terms of savings / service improvements Skills Essential Able to determine the appropriate method to present new and/or complex information Developed knowledge of Microsoft products Desirable Working knowledge of Bravo, Atamis or Eproc Working knowledge of spend analysis tools Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or similar appropriate professional institute or relevant experience. Evidence of Continued Professional Development having undertaken relevant training courses Desirable Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) Educated to Degree level or equivalent Experience Essential Knowledge in category management with experience relevant to the areas outlined in the job description. A working understanding of the technical requirements of public sector procurement Evidence of ability to plan, develop and implement initiatives with minimal supervision Desirable Experience of working with the NHS Terms and Conditions of Supply Experience of working with senior staff and stakeholders Evidence of achievements in terms of savings / service improvements Skills Essential Able to determine the appropriate method to present new and/or complex information Developed knowledge of Microsoft products Desirable Working knowledge of Bravo, Atamis or Eproc Working knowledge of spend analysis tools 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. Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Archipelago Building 1 Lyon Way Frimley GU16 7ER Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)