Procurement Specialist, Band 5
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucester, GL1 2EL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9318-25-0752 |
Summary
Undertake formal quotation and tender exercises for the purchase of goods, services and leases in accordance with Trusts Standing Financial Instructions. This will include but not limited to: - The development and review of specifications for the purchase of goods and services in conjunction with Customer requirements. - Sourcing, vetting and developing a list of suppliers and contractors to meet a varied purchasing portfolio. - Preparation and issue of clear and concise Invitations to Quote/Tender and other enquiry documents where necessary consulting with other specialist departments. Delivery of commercially robust contracts that demonstrate best value outcomes and contribute to savings targets. Placement of orders and contracts and establishing catalogues, thereafter monitoring deliverables in conjunction with the user. Undertake UK Public Procurement tender exercises or participate in collaborative procurement exercises under the guidance of Procurement Manager. Liaison with suppliers with regards to costs, product information and query resolution. Challenge current purchasing practices, identifying and delivering reduction of costs / streamlined processes and elimination of waste. This will include liaison with suppliers with regard to price negotiation. Provide sound commercial advice and management information/data analysis as required for use by others to make purchasing decisions. Attendance at user group meetings and assist in developing/raising the profile PSS both inside and outside the Trusts. Develop and maintain Process Manuals for Customer and Procurement staff use and ensure they are communicated widely and effectively.