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Overview

Join NHS Lanarkshire as a Procurement Manager and make a significant impact on our healthcare system. In this role, you will manage procurement and commercial activities across medical/surgical consumables and equipment categories, oversee regulated tenders, contract implementation/optimisation, and ongoing contract management. Your efforts will support our overarching procurement strategy and ensure maximum value for money and supply chain integrity within Scotland’s third largest health board. You will provide expert advice to management and budget holders, represent NHS Lanarkshire on national Commodity Advisory Panels, and collaborate with NSS National Procurement on contractual matters. You will identify potential areas for service expansion and contribute to improvement plans, including through NHS Scotland Sustainability and Value programmes.

NHS Lanarkshire is committed to patient-centered care. We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire, with structures including Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, and Health and Social Care Partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert procurement and commercial management across medical/surgical consumables and equipment categories.
• Oversee regulated tenders, contract implementation/optimisation, and ongoing contract management.
• Support the organisational procurement strategy and ensure value for money and supply chain integrity.
• Offer guidance to management and budget holders and participate in national advisory panels and collaborations with NSS National Procurement.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion and contribute to improvement plans and sustainability initiatives.

What we'll need you to bring

• Demonstrate strong technical skills to translate theoretical procurement models into practice.
• Educated to degree level with postgraduate qualifications preferably from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) up to Diploma Level; ideally working towards or holding Chartered MCIPS.
• Significant experience in Procurement Management.
• Good working knowledge of modern Procurement Systems.
• High level of competence in NHS Scotland leadership behaviours.
• Ability to work in partnership and influence professionals towards new ways of working.
• A full, valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence.
• Aptitude for achieving objectives under pressure and competing demands.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Desirable

• CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act.
• Experience procuring healthcare-related products and/or equipment.
• Experience using framework agreements and regulated tender processes.
• Knowledge of contract law principles and procurement methodologies for medical consumables/equipment.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and senior staff.

Contract details

• Contract type: Permanent
• Employment type: Full-time
• Hours: 37 per week
• Location/Working pattern: NHSL Headquarters, Kirklands Hospital, Bothwell. Hybrid working available with 2 office days per week.

Other information

We may shortlist candidates for interview in alternative locations. If you need more information, please contact Euan Erskine, General Manager, at Euan.Erskine@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. For recruitment process inquiries, contact Gemma Lowe at Gemma.Lowe@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (include job title and reference number).

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us to work in a supportive environment that helps you develop your skills and advance your career. We value diversity and are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus up to 8 public holidays; NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance
• Paid sick leave and access to occupational health services
• Employee counselling services and work–life balance policies

NHS Lanarkshire provides support services on topics affecting working and personal life, including occupational health and independent counselling.

Additional information for applicants

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Right to Work: NHS Lanarkshire checks eligibility to work in the UK for all prospective employees. UK Visas & Immigration rules apply. Some posts are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.