Procurement Specialist
Application Deadline: 4 January 2026
Department: Corporate Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Northern Office
Reporting To: Procurement Manager
Compensation: GBP 40,000 / year
Description
Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation.
Priory is looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist to join the team. This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week.
Location of the role:
Hybrid - Priory Northern Office, Park Hall, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1TS
What you'll be doing
As a Procurement Specialist, you will play an active role in Procurement's vision of being a strategic business partner. We are accountable for the delivery of goods and services across Priory facilities and must adhere to complex specifications whilst achieving value for money.
Procurement's mission is to deliver its expertise in the end-to-end Procurement lifecycle and strive to source on behalf of the business using best practices.
We place service users at the heart of our decisions to positively influence their experience. As a digitally enabled function, we will provide value consistently and efficiently to support the business growth.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
* CIPS qualified or working towards
* Strong analytical and data management skills
* Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently
* Experience with negotiation, problem-solving and running sourcing initiatives
* Previous experience in a procurement or supply chain management role is essential
* P2P and SRM systems experience
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
* 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day's leave for your Birthday!
* Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years' service and 30 days after 10 years' service
* Length of service recognition awards - every 5 years
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Competitive Pension Scheme
* Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
* 'My Possible Self' App and health-related benefits
* Online discounts and cashback rewards - Priory Perks
* Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
* Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
* Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
* Gym Flex (qualifying period)
* Healthcare Cash Plan - Simply Health Scheme
* Eye Care Vouchers
* 'Cash for Colleagues' - Employee referral scheme
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Parental Leave Gift
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.