Procurement Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
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Role summary
The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team is seeking a Procurement Manager to join a dynamic team during a period of transformation. This role involves supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects while ensuring legal compliance. The successful candidate will engage with colleagues and customers across Lancashire and South Cumbria, requiring a willingness to travel. The position focuses on delivering procurement strategy, achieving savings targets, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation. Professional advice on procurement processes and compliance with UK law is also a key responsibility.
Essential criteria
- Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language - GCSE level Grade 4
- CIPS Professional qualification or substantial experience of working within a procurement environment at a senior level
- Continued professional development of Procurement and/or Business related courses including Basic Contract law, Public Procurement Regulations, Tendering, & Supplier Management
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory/management qualification or equivalent
- Project management qualification or equivalent
- Experience & Knowledge
- Previous Senior Buyer experience within a complex, multi-site procurement environment
- Working and detailed knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations
- Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment
- Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholder groups
- Experience of working in a busy target driven environment to deliver demanding savings targets
- Experience of working in other public and private sector organisations
- Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
- Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time and within a varied portfolio
- Additional expertise in Contract & Supplier Management, Contract Law and Negotiation Skills
- Skills & Ability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally
- Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills
- Excellent negotiation and financial skills to manage complex high value contracts
- Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format
- Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision
- Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff
- Ability to lead teams and facilitate meetings
- Ability to influence senior members of staff and gain credibility within a category management structure
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change
- Other Specific Qualities
- Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels & at senior meetings
- Flexible approach to working times and location and must be able to travel to and between sites in Lancashire and South Cumbria
- Adaptable to changing demands or service needs
- Education & Qualifications
- Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language - GCSE level Grade 4
- CIPS Professional qualification or substantial experience of working within a procurement environment at a senior level
- Continued professional development of Procurement and/or Business related courses including Basic Contract law, Public Procurement Regulations, Tendering, & Supplier Management
- Supervisory/management qualification or equivalent
- Project management qualification or equivalent
- Experience & Knowledge
- Previous Senior Buyer experience within a complex, multi-site procurement environment
- Working and detailed knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations
- Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment
- Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholder groups
- Experience of working in a busy target driven environment to deliver demanding savings targets
- Experience of working in other public and private sector organisations
- Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
- Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time and within a varied portfolio
- Additional expertise in Contract & Supplier Management, Contract Law and Negotiation Skills
- Skills & Ability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally
- Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills
- Excellent negotiation and financial skills to manage complex high value contracts
- Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format
- Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision
- Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 5d
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Procurement Manager
The closing date is 14 September 2026
Job summary
The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team is seeking applications for a Procurement Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team during a period of transformation as we move toward becoming a single, integrated procurement department serving the NHS across Lancashire and South Cumbria as a shared service provider.
We welcome applications from both the private and public sectors. Successful candidates will bring energy, innovation, and a strong customer focus to the role. Training and support will be provided to ensure success.
The role will involve engaging with colleagues and our customers across Lancashire and South Cumbria and soa willingnessto travel to varied locations and sites is a must.For the right candidate, there are opportunities to align base location to any of our main hub sites including Blackpool, Lancaster, Blackburn, Preston and across South Cumbria.
If you have the skills and motivation to take on this challenging and rewarding role and would like an informal discussion, please contact theHead of Service - Procurement
An induction pack and staff handbook are available on request to support your application and transition into the NHS and One LSC Procurement specifically.
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