Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

About the Role

As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting high-quality services through strategic and operational procurement. You will be instrumental in sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of goods and services, while ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations.

• Lead day-to-day procurement of medical, clinical, and general supplies and services.
• Conduct market research and identify the best-value suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Support and execute the full tendering process, including publishing on eTenders, vendor evaluation, and contract management.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers from purchase request to delivery and invoice reconciliation.
• Use SAP and procurement systems to raise purchase orders, log receipts, and manage GRNs.
• Monitor procurement budgets and report on variances and expenditure.
• Prepare reports for audits and senior management on procurement performance, contracts, and spend analysis.

• 3+ years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or related fields, ideally within a healthcare or public sector setting.
• A third-level qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline (minimum Level 7).
• Demonstrated experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with national procurement guidelines and tendering platforms such as eTenders.