Overview
To assist in the delivery & management of the Trust's Procurement Strategy. Ensuring the Trust's contract portfolio is maintained. Provide an effective and professional service for procurement projects, delivering ongoing cost efficiencies and benefits to the Trust. Achieve value for money in all procurement activities, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, Trust Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions and Departmental policies & procedures.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head of Procurement in delivery of the Trust's Procurement Strategy.
* Provide an effective and professional service when delivering procurement projects; achieve cost efficiency benefits and demonstrate value for money while maintaining compliance with statutory legislation, Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
* Identify opportunities for standardisation/rationalisation of product usage across the Trust and evaluate supply chain activities to ensure the most cost effective source of supply.
Qualifications / Experience
* Previous experience of working in a Procurement team.
* Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations; experience in administering Public Contract Regulations 2015 / Procurement Act 2023 tenders is preferred.
* Education: degree level, or qualified or studying towards CIPS level 4; strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Additional information
Interviews are due to take place on 06 October 2025 in person at University Hospital Coventry.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is rated as good by the Care Quality Commission; a large teaching Trust with modern facilities and a focus on research and innovation. The Trust is a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.
How to apply / contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Peter Boulter, Deputy Head of Procurement
Email: peter.boulter@uhcw.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07917 739930 (9:00 am – 3:30 pm, Mon-Fri)
Alternative contact: Danny Haq, Head of Procurement
Telephone: 07423 837042
Email: danny.haq@uhcw.nhs.uk
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Hospitals and Health Care
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