Senior Strategic Procurement Manager - Special Projects

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

• North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
• Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

The North Midlands and Black Country Procurement Group (NMBC) is comprised of The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT), The Black Country Pathology Services (BCPS), North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT), Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust (BCHFT), Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) and NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Main duties of the job

The NMBC is responsible for all aspects of Procurement, Supply Chain and wider Commercial support to the aforementioned organisations covering a range of Acute, Mental Health, Community, Pathology Networks, GP Practices and Commissioning Support Units across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Black Country, Shropshire and South Cheshire Integrated Care System (ICS's).

We offer partial working from home (up to 3 days p/week) as part of the role.

The Trust offers 27 days annual leave on appointment, 29 days after 5 years' service, 33 days after 10 years' service. There is also the potential to accrue hours towards flexi-leave in accordance with the flexible working policy.

Reporting in to the Head of Strategic Procurement - Non-Medical, the Senior Strategic Procurement Manager - Special Projects will be a vital member of the NMBC Senior Management team.

Managing a portfolio of clinical contracts, Information Governance and leading the Special Projects Team. This post could also be responsible for the management of up to 4 staff including other senior manager roles.

This is a demanding role, integral in supporting the the delivery of strategic objectives of all Trusts represented, exploring and delivering collaborative medical and clinical opportunities with other Trusts in the group, and to contribute to delivering savings targets.

About us

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here in the NMBC and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

The University Hospitals of North Midlands & NMBC create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working,

Home or remote working

Reference number

205-8264982

Job locations

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

This post sits in the Strategic Procurement team and is primarily based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site, reporting to the Head of Procurement - Strategic Sourcing & Special Projects. The role is directly responsible for a portfolio of contracts within Pharmacy, Non-Medical and any NMBC Special Projects. There may also be the management of up to a team of 4 as part of this role.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job advert earlier than advertised.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see at the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

In the event of receiving adequate numbers of suitable applicants/candidates, we reserve the right to close the job advert earlier than advertised.

The role will support the local Procurement strategy , maximize value for money, minimising operational/commercial risk whilst ensuring compliance with UK Procurement Legislation, UK Law and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions, taking the lead on medical and clinical (predominantly Pharmacy) contracts/procurements, & lead on specific projects on behalf of the Head of Procurement and the Group Deputy Director of Procurement & Strategic Head of Procurement and deputising as required.

Job responsibilities

This post sits in the Strategic Procurement team and is primarily based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site, reporting to the Head of Procurement - Strategic Sourcing & Special Projects. The role is directly responsible for a portfolio of contracts within Pharmacy, Non-Medical and any NMBC Special Projects. There may also be the management of up to a team of 4 as part of this role.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job advert earlier than advertised.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see at the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

In the event of receiving adequate numbers of suitable applicants/candidates, we reserve the right to close the job advert earlier than advertised.

The role will support the local Procurement strategy , maximize value for money, minimising operational/commercial risk whilst ensuring compliance with UK Procurement Legislation, UK Law and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions, taking the lead on medical and clinical (predominantly Pharmacy) contracts/procurements, & lead on specific projects on behalf of the Head of Procurement and the Group Deputy Director of Procurement & Strategic Head of Procurement and deputising as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Member of the CIPS ( Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 6 or a BSC in Business/Procurement related subject or equivalent experience
• Evidence of on-going professional training and a consistent personal development history.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification e.g. Masters degree

Experience of Management of a Strategic Procurement Team

Essential

• Delivery of objectives and evidence/experience of appropriate team support, direction and prioritisation (ideally within public sector).

Significant Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant senior Suppliers and Procurement experience

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

• A good understanding and experience of strategic sourcing. Experience of providing Procurement Advice. Detailed and up to date knowledge of EU / UK procurement directives and legislation.
• Experience in Leading Complex Procurements. Experience of working with multiple stakeholders. Evaluation and management of clinical and non-clinical equipment selection processes.
• Excellent negotiation and financial adjudication skills required to manage complex high value contracts. Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way. Able to work independently with little supervision. Ability to analyse complex information, interpret and/or present in a clear, comprehensive format for the clinical and project team.
• Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff. Contract and supplier management experience. Project management and leadership skills, with the ability to use own initiative and work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of eTendering Systems. Identifying and Proven track record in achieving significant cash releasing savings.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to influence senior members of staff, and gain credibility, in a clinical and management environment.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy as well as an ability to be assertive when required. Highly self motivated. Able to handle a multi item agenda.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Member of the CIPS ( Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 6 or a BSC in Business/Procurement related subject or equivalent experience
• Evidence of on-going professional training and a consistent personal development history.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification e.g. Masters degree

Experience of Management of a Strategic Procurement Team

Essential

• Delivery of objectives and evidence/experience of appropriate team support, direction and prioritisation (ideally within public sector).

Significant Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant senior Suppliers and Procurement experience

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

• A good understanding and experience of strategic sourcing. Experience of providing Procurement Advice. Detailed and up to date knowledge of EU / UK procurement directives and legislation.
• Experience in Leading Complex Procurements. Experience of working with multiple stakeholders. Evaluation and management of clinical and non-clinical equipment selection processes.
• Excellent negotiation and financial adjudication skills required to manage complex high value contracts. Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way. Able to work independently with little supervision. Ability to analyse complex information, interpret and/or present in a clear, comprehensive format for the clinical and project team.
• Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff. Contract and supplier management experience. Project management and leadership skills, with the ability to use own initiative and work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of eTendering Systems. Identifying and Proven track record in achieving significant cash releasing savings.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to influence senior members of staff, and gain credibility, in a clinical and management environment.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy as well as an ability to be assertive when required. Highly self motivated. Able to handle a multi item agenda.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

This post sits in the Strategic Procurement team and is primarily based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site, reporting to the Head of Procurement - Strategic Sourcing & Special Projects. The role is directly responsible for a portfolio of contracts within Pharmacy, Non-Medical and any NMBC Special Projects. There may also be the management of up to a team of 4 as part of this role.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job advert earlier than advertised.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see at the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

In the event of receiving adequate numbers of suitable applicants/candidates, we reserve the right to close the job advert earlier than advertised.

The role will support the local Procurement strategy , maximize value for money, minimising operational/commercial risk whilst ensuring compliance with UK Procurement Legislation, UK Law and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions, taking the lead on medical and clinical (predominantly Pharmacy) contracts/procurements, & lead on specific projects on behalf of the Head of Procurement and the Group Deputy Director of Procurement & Strategic Head of Procurement and deputising as required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Member of the CIPS ( Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 6 or a BSC in Business/Procurement related subject or equivalent experience
• Evidence of on-going professional training and a consistent personal development history.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification e.g. Masters degree

Experience of Management of a Strategic Procurement Team

Essential

• Delivery of objectives and evidence/experience of appropriate team support, direction and prioritisation (ideally within public sector).

Significant Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant senior Suppliers and Procurement experience

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

• A good understanding and experience of strategic sourcing. Experience of providing Procurement Advice. Detailed and up to date knowledge of EU / UK procurement directives and legislation.
• Experience in Leading Complex Procurements. Experience of working with multiple stakeholders. Evaluation and management of clinical and non-clinical equipment selection processes.
• Excellent negotiation and financial adjudication skills required to manage complex high value contracts. Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way. Able to work independently with little supervision. Ability to analyse complex information, interpret and/or present in a clear, comprehensive format for the clinical and project team.
• Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff. Contract and supplier management experience. Project management and leadership skills, with the ability to use own initiative and work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of eTendering Systems. Identifying and Proven track record in achieving significant cash releasing savings.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to influence senior members of staff, and gain credibility, in a clinical and management environment.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy as well as an ability to be assertive when required. Highly self motivated. Able to handle a multi item agenda.