Location
London (Hybrid arrangement - 2 days per week in the office)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£63,635 per annum

About the Role
NHG Procurement is undergoing a significant transformation in response to the new Procurement Act and to mature our approach to delivering robust, value-led procurement solutions. Our ambition is to provide best-in-class procurement services that fully support the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts and deliver measurable outcomes for the organisation.

As a Procurement Manager (Level 3), you will take a leading role in managing complex and high-value procurement activity across a broad range of hard and soft categories, supporting an annual spend in excess of £700m. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, shaping sourcing strategies, driving compliance, and ensuring procurement delivers value, innovation, and risk mitigation.

This role is ideal for an experienced procurement professional who thrives on challenge, enjoys influencing at pace, and is motivated by the opportunity to help shape a modern, high-performing procurement function. Joining NHG at this stage means becoming a key contributor to our transformation journey and helping define how procurement operates now and into the future.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will help drive a robust and effective procurement programme that supports NHG's strategic priorities, ensuring every contract delivers value for money, reflects our core values, and helps improve the lives of our residents.

You will oversee complex procurement projects, provide expert commercial advice, and partner with internal teams to ensure compliance with the latest legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver responsive, professional, and compliant procurement solutions that meet NHG's business needs
- Manage a portfolio of complex procurements from planning through to contract award, ensuring best practice and value for money
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and develop sourcing strategies aligned with corporate objectives
- Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers, managing risk effectively and ensuring sustainable outcomes
- Maintain and update the NHG Contracts Register, supporting contract management and supplier performance reviews
- Provide accurate and insightful reports to senior leaders on procurement activity and emerging market trends
- Ensure all procurement processes adhere to internal governance, financial regulations, and statutory requirements
- Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across procurement and business partnering functions
- Deliver the Procurement Forward Plan in line with corporate and financial goals
- Support divisional teams with commercial analysis, supplier appraisals, and contract management
- Drive procurement excellence and consistency by embedding best practice and supporting training initiatives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive, value-driven outcomes
- Keep abreast of legislative, market, and policy developments to ensure NHG remains compliant and forward-thinking

Experience
- Proven experience delivering successful procurement programmes in complex environments
- Experience managing multiple complex procurements and building effective stakeholder relationships
- Strong understanding of procurement law, policy, and best practice relevant to a Registered Provider

About you
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Ability to balance compliance, commerciality, and customer focus
- Motivated by challenge and able to influence at pace
- Passionate about contributing to a modern, high-performing procurement function

Qualifications
- MCIPS qualified or working towards full qualification
- Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence; if not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification