Procurement Manager
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DX
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
The Procurement & Supplies Dept. are looking to appoint a Procurement Managerto join their procurement team based at University Hospitals, Coventry. T...
Duties will primarily involve assisting the Head of Procurement in delivery of the Trust's Procurement Strategy. You will also be required to provide an effective and professional service when delivering procurement projects, achieve cost efficiency benefits to the Trust and demonstrate value for money in all procurement activities whilst maintaining compliance with all statutory legislation, Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
Responsibilities will also include identifying opportunities for standardisation/rationalisation of product usage across the Trust and evaluating supply chain activities, ensuring the most cost-effective source of supply.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold or be studying for full CIPS qualifications.
- First level Degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge of purchasing gained through experience.
- Experience of working in a public sector procurement environment.
- Experience of line management responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience in the use of electronic tendering systems and other purchasing systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional knowledge of purchasing procedures and skills acquired in a professional environment and via study.
- Understanding of public sector procurement rules and regulations.
Skills
Essential
- Able to work independently when required.
- Able to lead team members.
- Competent to intermediate level at Word, Excel and e-mail
- Demonstrable time management skills
- Excellent customer care skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to deal with complex facts and situations requiring analytical & problem-solving skills.
- Able to concentrate long periods of time whilst using a PC.skills
- Able to communicate clearly with a range of people including colleagues, Trust staff, suppliers.
- Able to provide direction, influence, persuade and negotiate.
- Able to travel to various UK locations independently for meetings exhibitions etc.
Desirable
- Experience of report writing
- Able to drive.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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