Procurement Manager -.*MUST HAVE NHS EXPERIENCE*

Contract: Initial contract until 31 March 2027

Rate: Up to £700 per day, Inside IR35

Location: London - hybrid, 3 days per week on-site

An NHS organisation is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and deliver procurement activity across digital/technology and healthcare services .This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who can independently take procurements from initial requirements and sourcing strategy through tender, evaluation, award and mobilisation. Previous NHS procurement experience is essential

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and tender exercises across digital, technology and healthcare services.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements and develop appropriate sourcing and commercial strategies.
• Develop specifications, tender documentation, evaluation criteria and procurement plans.
• Lead market engagement, tendering, evaluation, moderation, approvals and contract award.
• Deliver healthcare service procurements in line with relevant NHS procurement regulations and governance requirements .
• Manage digital and technology sourcing using appropriate frameworks and routes to market.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier engagement.
• Support commercial negotiations, contract finalisation and supplier mobilisation.
• Ensure procurement activity delivers value for money and meets governance and audit requirements.
• Manage multiple procurement exercises and competing deadlines.

Essential Experience

• Previous NHS procurement experience - essential.
• Strong experience delivering end-to-end procurement/tender exercises .
• Experience procuring digital and technology services .
• Experience procuring healthcare/clinical services .
• Strong understanding of NHS procurement processes, governance and commercial requirements.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, tender documentation and evaluation methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage procurements from initial requirement through to contract award and mobilisation.