Procurement Manager

Job Overview

This internal role is open to employees of the RUH, GWH and SFT.

Procurement Manager - Salisbury (can be based in Bath or Swindon)

12 month fixed term contract (We are looking to recruit into a Fixed Term Contract in the Procurement Team for 12 months. This is a temporary role but there may be the opportunity for a permanent role in the future, but this cannot be guaranteed)

Join our award‑winning Procurement Team and play a key role in shaping a safe, modern and efficient NHS estate. As a shared service supporting Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our procurement function works collaboratively across the entire BSW Hospitals Group to deliver consistent, high‑quality commercial support and strong value for money.

We are looking to recruit into a Fixed Term Contract in the Procurement Team for 12 months. This is a temporary role but there may be the opportunity for a permanent role in the future, but this cannot be guaranteed

In this role, you’ll work closely with Estates and Facilities teams across all three trusts to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions that support safe patient environments and excellent operational performance. You’ll manage end‑to‑end procurement activity, negotiate strong commercial agreements, support compliance with procurement regulations, and contribute to the delivery of sustainability and social value goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and influencing positive change across multiple hospital sites. If you're commercially minded, confident managing complex projects, and keen to make a visible impact across the BSW region, we’d love you to join us.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the end‑to‑end procurement and tendering process for Estates & Facilities goods, services, and works, developing sourcing strategies, producing specifications, running compliant tender exercises, and negotiating contracts that deliver strong commercial outcomes.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with Public Procurement Law, NHS policies, and sustainability and social value requirements, maintaining clear documentation and producing high‑quality recommendation reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Estates & Facilities teams, as well as clinical and non‑clinical stakeholders, ensuring procurement solutions meet operational needs and contribute to an improved patient environment.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert, providing specialist advice on procurement regulations, procedures, and best practice, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the process.
• Manage and support a small team, contributing to recruitment, appraisals, staff development and day‑to‑day leadership, while promoting collaborative and inclusive working.
• Monitor supplier and contract performance, supporting stakeholders with issue resolution and ensuring compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across the Estates & Facilities portfolio.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, catalogues, and contract records to ensure information is up‑to‑date and compliant with organisational requirements.
• Keep professional knowledge current, staying informed about developments in procurement, public sector policy and Estates & Facilities markets, and sharing insights with colleagues where beneficial.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external suppliers to support patient‑centred services, contribute to service improvement, and uphold strong professional standards.

The successful candidate will have the flexibility to be based any of the 3 Trusts:

• Royal United Hospitals in Bath NHS Foundation Trust
• Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
• Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Working for our organisation

We are looking to recruit into a Fixed Term Contract in the Procurement Team for 12 months. This is a temporary role but there may be the opportunity for a permanent role in the future, but this cannot be guaranteed

We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. Take a look at our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for more detailed information https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/media/2lfatov2/employee-value-proposition-document-v12-final.pdf

Please visit for more details on working at SFT - https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/working-for-team-salisbury/

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa eg those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see Advert and Job Description attached.

The successful candidate will have the flexibility to be based any of the 3 Trusts:

• Royal United Hospitals in Bath NHS Foundation Trust
• Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
• Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Person specification

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Essential criteria

• Suitable academic qualifications

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Microsoft Packages

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Essential criteria

• Experience of Finance systems

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Microsoft Packages

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• JD for Procurement Manager SFT (PDF, 320.4KB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Kelly Willoughby Job title Deputy Procurement Manager Email address [email protected] Telephone number 07826903107