Practice Plus Group is the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to patients in secure environments, including prisons, immigration removal centres (IRCs), and non‑custodial services. We also deliver Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) services – NHS 111, Out‑of‑Hours (OOH) and Clinical Assessment Centres (CAS).
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to manage our two service lines – Health in Justice and Integrated Urgent Care (IUC). The role is primarily remote, with office attendance in Theale (Reading) every Tuesday. You will be a key member of the wider finance team, ensuring suppliers meet their contractual obligations, managing relationships, and overseeing tendering processes. This brand new role offers the chance to shape our procurement function as the organisation grows.
Job responsibilities
* Ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations and investigate any issues, escalating where necessary.
* Manage supplier relationships across the organisation.
* Oversee the tendering process – re‑tendering, new contracts, amendments and tender document creation.
* Draft contracts using standard terms and conditions.
* Work with finance, operations and other business units to ensure service suitability.
* Respond to queries from suppliers, sites and managers.
* Support career development and professional growth opportunities.
Benefits and support
* Company pension scheme.
* 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days with service), plus public holidays.
* Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
* Discounts on shopping and leisure.
* Support for professional development and career progression.
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance.
* Robust induction and continuous learning through a bespoke Learning Management System.
About us
Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life. We stand by our core values:
* We treat patients and each other with respect.
* We act with integrity.
* We embrace diversity.
* We strive to do things better together.
Qualifications
* Procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) and relevant experience.
* Good understanding of the procurement process.
* Experience with contracts and negotiation of terms and conditions.
* Ability to manage multiple supplier relationships.
* Highly organised and able to work independently.
* Healthcare knowledge is beneficial.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
1330 Arlington Business Park
Theale
Reading
West Berkshire
RG7 4SA
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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