Senior Procurement Officer
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Senior Procurement Officer
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
We are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity within the Contracting Team of the Procurement Services. As part of the central Procurement Service and reporting into the Senior Procurement Specialist, the Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for the delivery of several procurement activities across Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, the Trust and Northumbria Primary Care.
The successful applicant(s) will demonstrate an ability to draw on a strong set of procurement skills, commercial business acumen and specific experience in the delivery of procurement processes, developed over several years working in the public sector.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of our centralised Procurement Service, this role, will focus on the delivery of a wide portfolio of procurement requirements related to Estates and Facilities projects.
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate experience in undertaking public sector procurement and delivering successful contracts across a range of appropriate procurement processes, particularly within the category of Estates and Facilities related services. In addition, the ability to lead project specific engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and the ability to manage individual workload and priorities.
Those joining Procurement Service will have a unique opportunity to make a real contribution to shape and drive the direction of this service. Successful applicants will be proactive and enjoy being challenged by new areas and activities; they will also possess excellent communication and team working skills.
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-8405483JN
Job locations
Northumbria House
7-8 Silver Fox Way
Cobalt Business Park
NE27 0QJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role will be to work with our Estates and Facilities teams, providing specific procurement support and the delivery of quotation processes in line with the Standing Financial Instructions & policies, and to undertake procurement activity to deliver compliance and value for money to the Trust and its subsidiaries.
The successful candidate will have a line management relationship into Senior Procurement Specialist and onward to the Procurement Leadership Team. Further details of duties and responsibilities of the role are included within the attached Job description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role will be to work with our Estates and Facilities teams, providing specific procurement support and the delivery of quotation processes in line with the Standing Financial Instructions & policies, and to undertake procurement activity to deliver compliance and value for money to the Trust and its subsidiaries.
The successful candidate will have a line management relationship into Senior Procurement Specialist and onward to the Procurement Leadership Team. Further details of duties and responsibilities of the role are included within the attached Job description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must have knowledge acquired through either a degree or equivalent training and experience in procurement and/or contract management or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated track record of successful delivery/contribution to a procurement and commercial work programmes for the purposes of delivering procurement compliance and value for money
- A working knowledge and understanding of relevant public sector procurement legislations, regulations and professional best practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS or public sector procurement environment (1)
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must have knowledge acquired through either a degree or equivalent training and experience in procurement and/or contract management or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated track record of successful delivery/contribution to a procurement and commercial work programmes for the purposes of delivering procurement compliance and value for money
- A working knowledge and understanding of relevant public sector procurement legislations, regulations and professional best practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS or public sector procurement environment (1)
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
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northumbria House
7-8 Silver Fox Way
Cobalt Business Park
NE27 0QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northumbria House
7-8 Silver Fox Way
Cobalt Business Park
NE27 0QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Procurement Specialist
Joanne McCormack
07702151431
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-8405483JN
Job locations
Northumbria House
7-8 Silver Fox Way
Cobalt Business Park
NE27 0QJ
United Kingdom
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