Senior Procurement Business Partner + 10% Golden Hello
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Department: Procurement
* Band 7: £47,810 • £54,710 per annum
* 10% Golden Hello bonus
* Hours: 37.5 per week (flexible working considered)
* Additional 5% salary at 1 year, and another 5% at 2 years (for external candidates)
* Previous candidates need not apply.
Role Overview
We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our Procurement team in delivering a high‑quality procurement service to the Trust. The successful candidate will have experience conducting tendering processes within a public sector organisation and possess good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This role requires a skilled negotiator, internal customer influencer, supplier relationship manager and strong communicator with a proven track record of savings and benefits delivery.
Responsibilities
* Develop, implement and manage the procurement strategy and work plans to ensure compliance with and achievement of the Trust’s overall objectives.
* Deliver highly effective, compliant and customer‑focused procurement services that meet the Trust’s procurement and materials management requirements, including Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) targets.
* Track savings and quality improvement benefits to NHS Trusts to deliver best value.
* Develop excellent customer relationships, balancing commercial and clinical considerations in the purchasing of products and services, embedding best value into contractual agreements.
* Support development of stakeholder relationships and ensure that best value solutions are adopted by the Trust.
* Lead development of key strategies for sourcing and contract management within the allocated division spend area.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience in public sector tendering and knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
* Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
* Track record of savings and benefits delivery.
Benefits
"We care. We communicate. We collaborate. We contribute."
Contact
Lisa Johnston – Head of Procurement
Email: Lisa.johnston@mkuh.nhs.uk
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Business Development and Sales
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