Procurement Specialist - Pathology
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Basingstoke, RG24 9NA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9251-25-0844 |
Summary
Your Main Responsibilities Lead procurement processes by delivering a portfolio of contracts and the implementation of effective risk management processes Work as a senior member of the procurement team participating in the development and implementation of complex procurement strategies Lead tenders and supplier relationships, taking a lead in supplier meetings, pre and post-tender Commercial management of specific category areas and lead procurement-responsibility for a defined selection of projects, working directly with senior Stakeholders Pro-actively review and develop selected areas of non-pay spend and plan, design and implement the best vale-for-money contracts, aligned to WPLs strategy Deputise and assume responsibility to resolve issues in the absence of the Procurement Manager Negotiate with suppliers and service users to ensure optimum value, and value for money through transparent decision making Deliver and prioritise new projects and continue to contract manage and renew existing arrangements Deliver excellent levels of customer service, resolving queries and complaints promptly Develop effective ways of working and create strong partnerships with stakeholders at all levels Build Collaborative Relationships Proactively contribute to the delivery of targets through both individual and team efforts, while managing and controlling risk Ensure that projects are delivered to a high-quality standard, to specification, on time and on budget Assist the Procurement Managers to write and implement tender procedures and policies Build and sustain effective communications with internal and external customers, facilitate discussions and field questions, listen to concerns and suggestions from all Ability to challenge stakeholder assumptions and behaviours, where required, to realign with commercial and risk reduction interests of the client Trusts Supervise and support the junior procurement staff within the team Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Responsibilities Develop and implement innovative ways to evaluate tenders to release savings Create opportunities through the proactive and collaborative monitoring of contracts Increase the level of knowledge and skills within the team through documenting key learnings and support others to develop their professional abilities Form working relationships with government departments, national agencies and key stakeholders internationally, nationally, regionally and across multiple sectors. Contract Development and Management Provide specialist procurement knowledge across a broad range of categories Purchase goods and services by delivering a portfolio of complex and high-value contracts supported by the Procurement Manager Develop new and innovative methods of maximising savings and other added-value benefits Produce Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) advertisements, complex tender and contract documentation for an agreed portfolio of contracts Work closely with service users to ensure that complete, accurate and relevant specifications and weighting criteria are developed Offer commercial and contractual advice and guidance to all divisions as required Attend and lead tender adjudication meetings, acting as chairperson or secretary and provide procurement support throughout Prepare and analyse evaluation methodologies, business cases, savings reports, opportunities reports and sourcing plans Take an active role in the development and delivery of the annual procurement work plan, identifying areas for further savings and added value Support the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures Use an electronic tendering portal for all tendering activities Ensure that the procurement workplan is always up to date Make assessments and advise the Procurement Manager of the best value-for-money options.