Procurement Specialist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | Basingstoke, RG24 9NA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7472101/188-WPL010925 |
Summary
Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
We currently have a vacancy for a Procurement Specialist within our Facilities Management category. The successful candidate will be working at the heart of FM, helping to shape and deliver contracts that keep our hospitals running smoothly every day. From catering and retail services to security, portering, and innovative sustainability projects, this role would give you the chance to make a real difference to the patient and staff experience across both Trusts.
You’d work closely with myself, and the wider team, taking ownership of your own projects as well as supporting others. No two days would be the same, you might be leading a tender for a multi-million-pound catering contract one week and developing a greener, more sustainable waste solution the next.
Building strong relationships with stakeholders would be key to your success, alongside the ability to manage projects from start to finish. If you enjoy problem-solving, collaborating with a wide range of people, and seeing the impact of your work daily, this role could be for you.
A good understanding of tendering, contract management and e-procurement is desirable, but just as important is your drive to deliver, your ability to think strategically, and your confidence in working with others to get the best outcomes.
At WPL, we play a key role in supporting the NHS in Hampshire, delivering end-to-end procurement and supply chain services for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a wholly owned subsidiary of both Trusts, WPL offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider NHS family and improve healthcare services across the region.
Our services include strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering, contract management, inventory oversight, distribution, and materials management across Southampton, Basingstoke, Winchester, and Andover. Joining WPL means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, working alongside stakeholders to drive innovation, efficiency, and value.
Employee Benefits:
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
For more information, visit:www.wessexprocurement.nhs.uk
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.
At WPL, we play a key role in supporting the NHS in Hampshire, delivering end-to-end procurement and supply chain services for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a wholly owned subsidiary of both Trusts, WPL offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider NHS family and improve healthcare services across the region.
Our services include strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering, contract management, inventory oversight, distribution, and materials management across Southampton, Basingstoke, Winchester, and Andover. Joining WPL means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, working alongside stakeholders to drive innovation, efficiency, and value.
Employee Benefits:
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
For more information, visit:www.wessexprocurement.nhs.uk
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025