Assistant Procurement Manager
Closing date is 12 December 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Procurement Team at Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service as a Assistant Procurement Manager. The role will be either a Band 6 or Band 7 dependent upon experience and qualifications, and we are happy to develop the right person.
You will report to the Senior Procurement Manager and form part of the strategic procurement team responsible for delivering a professional procurement service, managing a portfolio of contracts and achieving significant efficiencies for the organisations we work on behalf of.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional procurement advice, and to lead the procurement process to deliver best value in accordance with the attached JD & PS.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will be expected to provide professional procurement advice and support and to lead the procurement process in delivering best value and service to the Trust(s)
* To develop and manage a portfolio of contracts and support its renewal strategy.
* To strategically manage non-pay expenditure within the respective division and actively identify and deliver areas of efficiencies which include savings.
* The role may involve leading / managing a team and the post holder will assist in developing the team's skills and capability to meet internally & externally set performance management targets, i.e. savings, contract coverage and customer satisfaction.
* The postholder will develop their own skills and experience through on the job and associated training courses.
* The post holder will need to work across Trust divisions / Trusts and collaborate across the IC\SB where necessary to deliver mutual benefits and efficiencies.
About us
Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service (SHPS) is a shared service delivering professional procurement services for The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust, The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin ICB.
Our vision, "To provide excellent care for the communities we serve," is not just a statement; it’s a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Qualifications
* Procurement experience to include UK Procurement Directives, Negotiation, developed through short courses, self-experience & self-study.
* Corporate Membership of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply or equivalent experience is required or willingness to work towards
Knowledge
* Understanding of operational requirements of purchasing and supply
* Experience of working in procurement within the NHS or comparable experience
* Understanding of strategic purchasing and supply chain management
* Experience of working within large multi discipline organisation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
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