Procurement Specialist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£47,900 to £56,950 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE5 9NY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	10 Nov 2026

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Role overview Procurement Specialist Location: Denmark Hill, London (DMH) Contract Type:Permanent Grade:Service Specialist B (Band 6) Salary:£47,900 - £56,950 per annum, plus up to 12% annual bonus Department:Corporate & Capital Procurement (CCP) About the Role Due to an internal promotion within the team, we are now looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their procurement career within a supportive and collaborative team. As a Procurement Specialist, you will support the delivery of procurement and sourcing activities across a diverse portfolio of corporate and capital requirements. You will lead on low to medium-risk procurement projects, manage supplier and contract performance, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver value, savings, and service improvements. This role offers excellent exposure to strategic procurement, category management, supplier development, and public sector procurement within a healthcare environment. About KFM KFM is a provider of healthcare support services. Our purpose is to partner with and support healthcare providers in delivering world-class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested into the NHS. KFM provides end-to-end managed services covering all clinical areas and specialities, including procurement and supply chain services, medical equipment management, technical support, and outpatient pharmacy dispensing services. KFM has an annual turnover of approximately £180 million and employs over 350 colleagues. Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing activities for low to medium-value and low to medium-risk procurement requirements. Support the development and implementation of category and sourcing strategies. Deliver value for money and contribute towards annual savings and cost avoidance targets. Manage supplier relationships and support supplier performance and development activities. Maintain contract information and support proactive contract management processes. Support procurement activities in line with Standing Financial Instructions, procurement regulations, and organisational governance requirements. Build strong working relationships with clinical, corporate, finance, and procurement stakeholders. Assist with tendering, contract negotiations, market analysis, and supplier reviews. Challenge existing supply arrangements and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies. About You We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience within a procurement or supply chain function. Experience working within a procurement environment. Knowledge of procurement principles and sourcing methodologies. Experience supporting or leading procurement exercises and sourcing activities. Experience managing suppliers and contracts. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Desirable CIPS Level 4 Diploma qualification or student membership working towards qualification. Experience working within an NHS or public sector procurement environment. Experience using e-Procurement systems and reporting tools such as Power BI. Understanding of public procurement regulations and commercial contracting principles. What We Offer Opportunity to develop your procurement career within a leading NHS-owned healthcare support services organisation. Exposure to a wide range of procurement projects and stakeholders. Supportive and experienced team environment. Professional development opportunities, including support towards procurement qualifications. Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: 10th November 2026 Interview Date: 23rd November 2026 (Face-to-Face) Interested? If you're looking for an opportunity to build your procurement expertise, contribute to meaningful healthcare outcomes, and develop your career within a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. For further information about the role, please refer to the job description. KFM is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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