Job vacancy: Procurement Programme Support, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Ascot

Job summary

Main area: Procurement
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: 18 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time
Job ref: 151-KS013

Employer: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Greenwood Offices, Heatherwood Hospital
Town: Ascot
Salary: £40,617 - £48,778 pa inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/03/2026 23:59

Procurement Programme Support

NHS AfC: Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached the job description and person specification for detailed information on the main responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Advanced Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or similar appropriate professional institute or relevant experience
Educated to Degree level
Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Evidence of having undertaken purchasing procedures workshops and additional specialist courses

Desirable criteria

Project Management PRINCE 2

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant knowledge in a cateogry management role or senior buyer level and with experience relevant to the areas outlined in the job description.
A working understanding of the technical requirements of public sector procurement, in terms of the practical application of UK Law (Public Contracts Regulations 2015/ the Procurement Act) and best practice guidance to a range of project-based procurement activities.
Demonstrable experience of negotiation skills, knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, statistical and data analysis skills, knowledge of market areas related to specific work categories, risk assessment / analysis, experience of managing complex projects to time and on budget
Evidence of ability to plan, develop and implement initiatives with minimal supervision
Ability to negotiate with staff at all levels and use informed persuasion to influence others, including senior NHS personnel.
Evidence of achievements in terms of savings / service improvements, such as: reducing item price, successfully implementing an alternative brand of the same product and and successfully implementing an alternative product requiring adaptation of the current process, procedure or pathway

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to effectively manage and successfully deliver a number of projects of varying complexities with competing timescales, where stakeholder availability and input are critical.
Able to determine the appropriate method to present new and/or complex information to internal and external stakeholders sometimes in a hostile environment.
Excellent presentational skills for conveying highly complex concepts and to raise the profile of procurement within the Trust.
Ability to understand technical, procedural or legal risks and issues of various levels of complexity which require consistent and compliant advice or practical resolution either independently or collaboratively as appropriate, or the understanding of when and from whom to seek further more detailed advice.
Ability to analyse and interpret complex information to assess issues, anticipate problems and provide effective solutions to meet the needs of stakeholders
Able to work on a number of projects or pieces of work simultaneously and deliver to agreed deadlines, despite likely conflicting pressures from various stakeholders.

Desirable criteria

Working knowledge of Atamis, e-tendering, and EPROC systems.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.