Procurement Specialist (NHS)

Procurement Specialist (NHS) – 5 Month Contract – Norwich

VIQU are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join an NHS client, responsible for delivering complex procurement activity across clinical and non-clinical digital health technologies, systems and managed services.

The successful Procurement Specialist will focus on driving value, supporting major digital transformation initiatives, managing high-value contracts, and ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of digital health equipment, software, systems and managed services through compliant competitive tendering processes.
• Develop and deliver category strategies, procurement work plans and long-term sourcing roadmaps aligned to organisational priorities.
• Manage high-value digital procurement projects, providing commercial and contractual expertise throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract award activities and ongoing contract performance management to maximise value and service quality.
• Build strong relationships with clinical, operational, digital and external stakeholders to support the delivery of strategic transformation programmes.
• Analyse procurement data, identify savings and efficiency opportunities, and drive continuous improvement across digital health categories.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Procurement Specialist managing complex procurement activity within healthcare, public sector or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and tendering processes, including end-to-end procurement lifecycle management.
• Experience procuring digital health, IT, technology, software, infrastructure or managed service solutions.
• Demonstrable expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management and commercial decision-making for high-value contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering against agreed timelines, budgets and savings targets.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leaders, clinical teams, technical specialists and suppliers.
• Excellent analytical capabilities with experience using data to identify procurement opportunities, track savings and inform strategy.
• Professional procurement qualifications such as CIPS, or equivalent commercial procurement experience, would be highly advantageous.

Contract Overview

• Role: Procurement Specialist (NHS)
• Duration: Running till March 2027
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Rate: Band 8a - Up to £240 per day
• Location: Norwich

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