Procurement Specialist
The closing date is 31 May 2026
Location: Building 4000, Lakeside, North Harbour, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN
Main duties of the job
Procurement Specialist Make an impact across two NHS Trusts
Looking for a role where your decisions genuinely make a difference? Join our forward‑thinking Single Corporate Services team and help shape Procurement across both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
This is more than just procurement; it’s an opportunity to influence how essential non‑clinical services are sourced and delivered across the two organisations. From Estates and Facilities to Digital, Fleet, and Corporate Services, to name but a few, your work will directly support frontline care by ensuring the right services are in place, at the right value.
If you’re proactive, commercially aware, and enjoy building strong relationships while driving smarter ways of working, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that.
About us
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi‑site locations you will need to be visible and provide in‑person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Job responsibilities
What you’ll be doing
Drive procurement projects end to end across a diverse portfolio of non‑clinical goods and services.
Act as a trusted advisor to clinical and non‑clinical stakeholders, offering clear, practical guidance on procurement strategy, risk, compliance and delivery.
Champion value for money, ensuring efficient use of non‑pay spend without compromising quality.
Build strong partnerships with internal teams, clinical leads, and suppliers to deliver smooth, collaborative outcomes for the two NHS Trusts that we serve.
Take ownership of your work, managing projects, leading meetings, and keeping delivery and the associated savings on track.
Spot opportunities for improvement, contributing to savings programmes, innovation and better contract performance.
Support tendering and contracting, from documentation and evaluation to stakeholder engagement.
Promote sustainable procurement, helping drive carbon reduction, waste minimisation and social value initiatives.
Why this role stands out
Work across two NHS organisations, broadening your experience and influence.
Be part of a collaborative, evolving and fun procurement function.
Play a key role in delivering real operational and financial impact.
Contribute to sustainable and socially responsible procurement.
Please note this role does not offer sponsorship
Previous applicants need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to NVQ 4 or relevant equivalent.
- Must be prepared to work towards the completion of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
Experience
- Experience persuading and influencing others to lead to change within a procurement environment.
- Experience of competitive quotations and tenders.
- Experience of a customer service and engagement environment.
- Experience with the Atamis platform.
- Experience of working within the public sector.
Skills and Knowledge
- Appreciation and understanding of the term whole life costing. Specialist procurement knowledge.
- Competent with the Microsoft Office package.
- Good communication skills (written & oral) to explain processes, offer advice and influence decision‑making.
- Forward thinking with good project‑management skills.
- Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.
- Able to use initiative and work independently.
- Well organised & able to prioritise workload to meet specific deadlines.
- Create, develop, and maintain working relationships with all clients to achieve corporate and team objectives.
- Knowledge of providing procurement solutions for digital or information management & technology requirements.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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The closing date is 31 May 2026
Location: Building 4000, Lakeside, North Harbour, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN
Main duties of the job
Procurement Specialist Make an impact across two NHS Trusts
Looking for a role where your decisions genuinely make a difference? Join our forward‑thinking Single Corporate Services team and help shape Procurement across both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
This is more than just procurement; it’s an opportunity to influence how essential non‑clinical services are sourced and delivered across the two organisations. From Estates and Facilities to Digital, Fleet, and Corporate Services, to name but a few, your work will directly support frontline care by ensuring the right services are in place, at the right value.
If you’re proactive, commercially aware, and enjoy building strong relationships while driving smarter ways of working, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that.
About us
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi‑site locations you will need to be visible and provide in‑person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Job responsibilities
What you’ll be doing
Drive procurement projects end to end across a diverse portfolio of non‑clinical goods and services.
Act as a trusted advisor to clinical and non‑clinical stakeholders, offering clear, practical guidance on procurement strategy, risk, compliance and delivery.
Champion value for money, ensuring efficient use of non‑pay spend without compromising quality.
Build strong partnerships with internal teams, clinical leads, and suppliers to deliver smooth, collaborative outcomes for the two NHS Trusts that we serve.
Take ownership of your work, managing projects, leading meetings, and keeping delivery and the associated savings on track.
Spot opportunities for improvement, contributing to savings programmes, innovation and better contract performance.
Support tendering and contracting, from documentation and evaluation to stakeholder engagement.
Promote sustainable procurement, helping drive carbon reduction, waste minimisation and social value initiatives.
Why this role stands out
Work across two NHS organisations, broadening your experience and influence.
Be part of a collaborative, evolving and fun procurement function.
Play a key role in delivering real operational and financial impact.
Contribute to sustainable and socially responsible procurement.
Please note this role does not offer sponsorship
Previous applicants need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to NVQ 4 or relevant equivalent.
- Must be prepared to work towards the completion of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
Experience
- Experience persuading and influencing others to lead to change within a procurement environment.
- Experience of competitive quotations and tenders.
- Experience of a customer service and engagement environment.
- Experience with the Atamis platform.
- Experience of working within the public sector.
Skills and Knowledge
- Appreciation and understanding of the term whole life costing. Specialist procurement knowledge.
- Competent with the Microsoft Office package.
- Good communication skills (written & oral) to explain processes, offer advice and influence decision‑making.
- Forward thinking with good project‑management skills.
- Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.
- Able to use initiative and work independently.
- Well organised & able to prioritise workload to meet specific deadlines.
- Create, develop, and maintain working relationships with all clients to achieve corporate and team objectives.
- Knowledge of providing procurement solutions for digital or information management & technology requirements.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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