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From the employer's advert, checked 27 October 2026.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
The Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic procurement professional to join the Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient end to end procurement service across a range of Corporate categories to internal stakeholders and business units.
The post holder will take responsibility for negotiating high-value or complex tenders and contracts for goods and services across the Corporate categories, achieving the most advantageous outcomes for the Trust.
The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department takes responsibility for developing strategies to meet the procurement needs of individual business units and the Trust as a whole, and for delivering measurable savings from revenue expenditure in line with the Trust's formal Savings Plan. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Procurement Manager to join the Procurement department within the Corporate team; a role which will be pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Conduct formal high-value tenders in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
Create and draft tender documents and notices for publication to FTS/CDP.
Conduct detailed evaluation of tender returns, using appropriate financial assessment and purchasing and supply criteria. Lead and guide business units and project stakeholders through the evaluation of tender responses.
Award contracts, providing formal de-briefings to suppliers, service providers and departments as necessary.
Prepare and update tender reports and record/report savings.
Ensure that Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders, Procurement policies and other internal governance requirements are followed.
Ensure that procedures are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the organisation.
To deliver against agreed annual cost reduction targets and report on action taken, taking specialist responsibility for specific Corporate categories.
Develop and manage relationships with business units, stakeholders, managers, suppliers.
To liaise with senior procurement staff within other NHS Trusts and partners to identify opportunities for improving value across the ICS.
To ensure appropriate stakeholder input into the procurement decision-making process and specification requirements.
Market engagement with suppliers, service providers & framework providers.
Prepare Freedom of Information files and provide responses.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
About the employer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) is one of the UK's premier Foundation Trusts, with an operating budget in excess of £1bn. It provides a broad range of healthcare services to the population of South Yorkshire and beyond.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
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