Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 218-AC-B7-8202751
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/09/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/09/2026
Employer heading
Procurement Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
The Procurement & Supplies Dept. are looking to appoint a Procurement Manager to join their procurement team based at University Hospitals, Coventry.
The successful applicant will have previous experience of working in a Procurement team and applicants should have some knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and experience in administering EU tenders.
Ideally you will be educated to degree level, qualified or studying towards MCIPS and possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Please be advised, interviews are scheduled for 16th Sep 2026.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
Duties will primarily involve assisting the Head of Procurement in delivery of the Trust's Procurement Strategy. You will also be required to provide an effective and professional service when delivering procurement projects, achieve cost efficiency benefits to the Trust and demonstrate value for money in all procurement activities whilst maintaining compliance with all statutory legislation, Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
Responsibilities will also include identifying opportunities for standardisation/rationalisation of product usage across the Trust and evaluating supply chain activities, ensuring the most cost-effective source of supply.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate purchasing arrangements and contracts are in place for all designated contracts within current portfolio and contracts are re-newed in accordance with agreed timescales & to meet operational requirements.
- Plan, organise, allocate, co-ordinate & monitor own and line reports workload to ensure all urgent requirements and Trust stakeholder’s requirements are met. Ensure a contracts workplan is maintained and act as a primary point of contact attending ward and department meetings when required.
- Monitor & manage all contracts and projects from establishment of requirements through to completion and attend, when required, regular contract review meetings to monitor the performance of suppliers against the requirements of agreed specifications, aid discussion and dispute resolution between contracted suppliers and Trust service managers.
- The take responsibility, control & co-ordination of activities associated with the invitation and evaluation of high & low value tenders and quotations. This will include managing sensitive and commercially confidential information the preparation of specifications, scheduling requirements, negotiating, analsysing tender responses and awarding contracts on behalf of UHCW.
- Responsible for all direct line management responsibilities for designated team / members (this includes Appraisals, mentoring and personal development, disputes and grievances, performance management, absence management and other ESR requirements), providing training and guidance as and when required.
- Responsible for the Trusts 'call off' and 'standing order' renewal program, ensuring all contract renewals are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
- Actively manage, and promote competitive tendering, recommend sources of supply & identify savings opportunities to end-users, providing training and guidance to Trust staff and mangers not familiar with procurement processes.
- Represent the procurement department at appropriate meetings and events on and off site when required.
- Contribute and help manage and overcome unexpected disruptions to supply chains and supplier relations.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Hold or be studying for full CIPS qualifications. • First level Degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- • In depth specialist knowledge of purchasing gained through experience. • Experience of working in a public sector procurement environment. • Experience of line management responsibilities
Desirable criteria
- • Experience in the use of electronic tendering systems and other purchasing systems.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Professional knowledge of purchasing procedures and skills acquired in a professional environment and via study. • Understanding of public sector procurement rules and regulations.
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Able to work independently when required. • Able to lead team members. • Competent to intermediate level at Word, Excel and e-mail • Demonstrable time management skills • Excellent customer care skills. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Able to deal with complex facts and situations requiring analytical & problem-solving skills. • Able to concentrate long periods of time whilst using a PC.skills • Able to communicate clearly with a range of people including colleagues, Trust staff, suppliers. • Able to provide direction, influence, persuade and negotiate. • Able to travel to various UK locations independently for meetings exhibitions etc.
Desirable criteria
- • Experience of report writing • Able to drive.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) • Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Danny Haq
- Job title
- Head of Procurement
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07423 837042
- Additional information
Contact times 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.
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