Procurement Specialist

As a result of an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Specialist to join our team at Wessex NHS Procurement Ltd (WPL). This role is full-time Monday to Friday and you will be based in Southampton or Basingstoke with the option of Hybrid working and some travel to other local NHS locations.
The role will be responsible for exciting transformation projects within the Digital space across University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will work closely with others in the non-clinical team and have the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with all stakeholders to deliver new projects. This role is a strategic position where you will develop your stakeholder management skills and contracting knowledge. You will have the opportunity to support the wider non-clinical team on a variety of projects along with taking ownership of those in your category. You will have lots of room for career development opportunities within this role at WPL., + Lead procurement processes by delivering a portfolio of contracts and the implementation of effective risk management processes.
+ Work as a senior member of the procurement team participating in the development and implementation of complex procurement strategies.
+ Lead tenders and supplier relationships, taking a lead in supplier meetings, pre and post-tender.
+ Commercial management of specific category areas and lead procurement responsibility for a defined selection of projects, working directly with senior Stakeholders.
+ Proactively review and develop selected areas of non-pay spending and plan, design and implement the best value-for-money contracts, aligned to WPL's strategy.
+ Deputise and assume responsibility for resolving issues in the absence of the Procurement Manager.
+ Negotiate with suppliers and Service Users to ensure optimum value, and value for money through transparent decision making.
Please refer to the Candidate Pack, Job Description and Person Specification for further details about the job role.

At WPL we play a vital role for the NHS in Hampshire providing end-to-end procurement and supply chain services for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Wholly owned by both Trusts, at WPL you'll be part of the larger NHS family and contributing to improving healthcare across the region.
Our services include strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering, contract and inventory management, distribution and materials management for hospitals in Southampton, Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover. You'll be part of a dynamic and like-minded team working with stakeholders on challenging targets to drive innovation, value and efficiency from procurement and supply.
To recognise and reward your contribution we provide a range of great staff benefits. You'll be eligible for a generous NHS pension scheme as well as all standard NHS terms of service and annual leave. Our employee benefits platform offers you discounts on a range of items, from the weekly grocery shop, high street shopping, days out with the family, and even holidays.