University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, the Macmillan Cancer Centre and University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street)
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square, Cleveland Street and Chalfont
Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health
Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Our mission is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research.

In partnership with University College London (UCL) we are one of the country’s five comprehensive biomedical research centres. We are a member of UCL Partners which brings together some of the UK's world-renowned medical research centres and hospitals.

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Company Name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Senior Procurement Business Partner

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Procurement Business Partner – Corporate Services **Role Summary:** 10‑month maternity cover for a senior procurement partner in a large UK NHS Trust. Leads strategic sourcing, contract management and stakeholder engagement across corporate categories (IT, Estates & Facilities, Finance, HR). Drives value, compliance with NHS and public procurement regulations, and commercial/ sustainability innovation. **Expectations:** - Deliver procurement solutions that align with Trust strategic goals. - Maintain full compliance with NHS procurement frameworks and public sector regulations. - Influence sustainability, social value and commercial innovation in all procurement activities. - Provide expert advice on complex procurement projects and supplier negotiations. - Build and sustain effective relationships with senior stakeholders and internal teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead end‑to‑end sourcing and contract management for IT, Estates & Facilities, Finance, HR and other corporate categories. - Analyse spend, identify savings opportunities and develop procurement strategies. - Negotiate and manage contracts ensuring key performance indicators and commercial terms. - Monitor supplier performance, risk, and compliance with NHS standards. - Advise on complex procurement projects, market developments, and emerging sourcing solutions. - Champion sustainability, social value and innovation across the supply chain. **Required Skills:** - Extensive experience in strategic procurement (10+ years, healthcare or public sector experience preferred). - Deep knowledge of corporate/non‑clinical procurement categories. - Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills. - Analytical mindset, proactive problem‑solving and collaborative working style. - Familiarity with NHS procurement regulations, public procurement law, and sustainability frameworks. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree (e.g., Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or related field). - MCIPS qualification or ongoing pursuit of MCIPS. - Relevant procurement/coursework demonstrating advanced procurement knowledge is an asset.

London, United kingdom

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02-12-2025