Non Clinical - Assistant Procurement Manager

  • Department Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service (SHPS)
  • Salary £38,682.00 - £54,710.00 per annum
  • Closing Date 12/12/2025
  • Location The Shrewsbury Business Park
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
  • Job ref 223-APM-886
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5

Job overview

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 all 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 ICS where necessary to deliver mutual benefits and efficiencies.

Working for your organisation

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!

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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