Job summary

Sulis hospital is a leading private hospital, wholly owned by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. As well as private clients, Sulis is also seeing increasing numbers of NHS patients and is growing fast, with ambitious initiatives underway to establish NHS diagnostics services. In 2025 we had the opening of our regional orthopaedics facilities bringing our great service delivery and new theatre facilities to support NHS patients from across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire in an innovative joint venture with three local acute hospitals. We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team. You will take responsibility and accountability for Contract Management, catalogues through system updates, the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the companys operational needs are met, considering price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. Likely to have people and budget responsibility be responsible for clinical trials/nonclinical contract/tender support as well as being cost effective and meeting set targets.
Main duties of the job

This is a new post reporting to the Supply Chain and Procurement Lead. It would suit someone wanting to set up and strengthen processes and controls and use their experience to develop the long-term procurement strategies to ensure we achieve value for money, support the operational business and minimise risk.We are seeking a commercially minded individual who can build strong links with our Finance, Business Development and Operational teams. Ideally with experience of a similar environment this is an opportunity to join an expanding team within a growth environment and build on our existing good practice and reputation. In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits and an open and friendly working environment.
About us

An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care. We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences.We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Permanent 37.5 hours Would be required to be on-site no remote working available.You will need to have:Demonstrable experience of working within a Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain function.Comfortable and experienced in working with different stakeholders.Ability to work independently, identifying priorities and adapting flexibly to manage these.A positive attitude and strategic thinkingApplications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Permanent 37.5 hours Would be required to be on-site no remote working available.You will need to have:Demonstrable experience of working within a Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain function.Comfortable and experienced in working with different stakeholders.Ability to work independently, identifying priorities and adapting flexibly to manage these.A positive attitude and strategic thinkingApplications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTec Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications.
• -Member of The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
• -Proven experience in a purchasing management role, preferably within healthcare.
• -Contract management and supplier experience
• -Knowledge and technical understanding of healthcare processes and components and supply chain management
• -Computer literate, especially Excel skills

Desirable

• -Project management experience
• -Experience in manufacturing/larger organisations
• -Genesis/Compucare super user (training can be required).

Experience

Essential

• -Effective communication skills
• -Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
• -Good report writing
• -Good verbal and presentation skills

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• -Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTec Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications.
• -Member of The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
• -Proven experience in a purchasing management role, preferably within healthcare.
• -Contract management and supplier experience
• -Knowledge and technical understanding of healthcare processes and components and supply chain management
• -Computer literate, especially Excel skills

Desirable

• -Project management experience
• -Experience in manufacturing/larger organisations
• -Genesis/Compucare super user (training can be required).

Experience

Essential

• -Effective communication skills
• -Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
• -Good report writing
• -Good verbal and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Sulis Hospital Bath
Address

Sulis Hospital

Foxcote Avenue

Peasedown St John

BS2 8SQ

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