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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Procurement Category Manager

The closing date is 16 September 2026

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Job summary

To lead on procurement for a range of goods and services within a defined category, ensuring the distribution of non-pay expenditure within the category is applied in the most cost-effective manner ensuring timely delivery to all wards and departments. To be regarded and recognised as the category lead for their designated area throughout the wider organisation.The role includes leading on all strategic procurement with a value of >£50k associated with the defined category, managing procurement exercises in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and current Public Contracts Regulations and identifying and achieving cost improvements ensuring CIP targets are met or exceeded.To act as an ambassador for the Procurement Department, influence Trust staff re choice of products (cost and quality) and make sure all queries and complaints are dealt with in a professional and positive manner. Use category knowledge and expertise to persuade and drive positive change within the wider organisation and regional health system.

Consideration will be given to any applicant with demonstrable experience of using the Atamis Health Commercial System to an intermediate level.***Please note this vacancy may close earlier than listed if maximum applications have been submitted. Previous applicants need not apply.***

Main duties of the job

o Take the lead on defined category, be recognised within the Trust as the category authorityo Work closely with managers and staff in procurement matters and provide sound professional/ technical advice and information in order to achieve continuous improvements. Working with managers and staff informally and through Product Advisory Groups or similar to regularly review products, rationalise usage, minimise costs, and identify and achieve quality and/or cost improvements.o To represent the Trust regionally and nationally in relation to defined categoryo Identify with and help deliver key department goalso Take an active role in the development and delivery of the annual Procurement work plan by various procurement techniqueso Support market, supplier and product research to inform best value purchaseso Take responsibility for the purchase of goods by delivering contracts and develop new and innovative methods of evaluating quotation returns to maximise commercial opportunitieso Support activity on contracting/tendering for goods and services including providing management information when required

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-235-26CC-B

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

• GCSE/Maths & English
• CIPS member / working towards, Graduate in Business/similar or qualified by experience

Experience

Essential

• Purchasing & Supplies gained in the NHS
• In depth understanding of the Public Procurement Regulations
• Tendering contracts

Desirable

• Managing staff
• Demonstrable experience in the use of the Atamis Health Commercial System intermediate level.

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• NHS Purchasing / Supply Chain
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial information
• Ability to work accurately, methodically, systematically and using own initiative whilst under pressure
• Confident with presentation skills

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

• GCSE/Maths & English
• CIPS member / working towards, Graduate in Business/similar or qualified by experience

Experience

Essential

• Purchasing & Supplies gained in the NHS
• In depth understanding of the Public Procurement Regulations
• Tendering contracts

Desirable

• Managing staff
• Demonstrable experience in the use of the Atamis Health Commercial System intermediate level.

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• NHS Purchasing / Supply Chain
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial information
• Ability to work accurately, methodically, systematically and using own initiative whilst under pressure
• Confident with presentation skills

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 details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Procurement

Declan Doherty

[email protected]

01553613613

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-235-26CC-B

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

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