Senior IT Procurement Manager

Job summary

The Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic senior IT procurement professional to join the Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient procurement service across a range of stakeholders.

The department is looking for a dynamic and experienced senior procurement professional to enhance relationships with stakeholders, to drive productive collaboration and effective forward planning to manage non-pay activity. Reporting to the Strategic Procurement Manager, the Senior IT Procurement Manager will provide procurement expertise to stakeholders within the Trust: advising on successful contracting within the context of public procurement regulations and the Trust's internal regulations and policies.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the team working with managers/stakeholders to develop procurement strategies for agreed categories of spend and to identify opportunities for the achievement of directorate savings.

Main duties of the jobTo take responsibility for leading high-value and complex tenders and contracts for IT goods and services, achieving the most economically advantageous outcomes for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Sheffield Children's Hospital Trusts (the Trusts).To develop strategies to meet the procurement needs of specialist product/service categories and the Trusts as a whole.

To act as a category expert in designated procurement category areas, providing specialist knowledge and guidance to ensure best practice, compliance, and value for money across all procurement activities.

To operate effective information systems to ensure accessibility of data that adds value to decision making.

To achieve savings targets in line with the Trusts formal Savings Plan.

About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details Date posted
26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 7

Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year

per annum pro rata for part time staff

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working,

Home or remote working

Reference number
190-2063-DIRJob locations

Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5  7AU
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

Please view the attached

Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

EssentialGCSE Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
Achieved or working towards successful completion of, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Diploma (MCIPS), or degree in business-related subject

Desirable MBA or MSC in Procurement / Supply Chain

Experience

Essential Significant direct involvement in IT Procurement Responsibility for managing complex tenders

Experience of managing staff

Skills & Knowledge

Essential Basic management/supervision training

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communications skills

Desirable

Commercial Negotiation training

Project Management training

Personal Qualities

Essential Excellent attention to detail

Demonstrable…