Purchasing Team Leader

Transformationunitgm; Warrington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Warrington is seeking a motivated Purchasing Team Leader to oversee procurement services. This role involves managing procurement teams, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and delivering efficient, value-driven service. The ideal candidate should be experienced in procurement, possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and be educated to ‘A’ Level standard or higher. This full-time position comes with a salary range of £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, with a commitment to support the team in a caring, innovative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Competent in data input and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement and Customer Care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and managing procurement services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and trust policies.
• Work with Procurement Assistants to deliver efficient service.

Skills

Previous experience in procurement

E-procurement systems

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Educated to ‘A’ Level Standard

CIPS level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Main area Purchasing Team Leader Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Job ref 370-ADM6SUP-539b

Employer Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Warrington Hospital Town Warrington Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/01/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Working on behalf of Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust couldn’t be more rewarding. Be part of a procurement function that’s makes a real difference and goes the extra mile to demonstrate value for money.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on challenge, is highly motivated and with the drive, enthusiasm and ability to work in a strategically challenging and rewarding healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

The Purchasing Team Leader is responsible for all Procurement Assistant's in the planning, organisation, management, and delivery of the purchasing service so that the department provides an efficient, effective, and responsive service maximising best value for money.

This role will also ensure that the procurement service complies with all relevant procurement legislation, Standing Financial (SFI's), Standing Orders (SO's), Scheme of Delegation (SoRD) and trust policies.

Working for our organisation

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**

Person specification

Experience

• Previous experience working within a procurement environment.
• Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload.
• Experience of e-procurement systems, processes, and catalogue management
• An understanding of legislation associated with competitive tendering and contract awards.

Qualifications

• Educated to ‘A’ Level Standard
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) level 4 or currently studying or specialist expertise in procurement and contract management’.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement and Customer Care.
• Competent in data input spreadsheets (preferably Excel) and word processing (preferably Word).
• Numerate
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Highly Organised

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Please review your eligibility and the eligibility of the role before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Name Paul Foster Job title Deputy Associate Director of Procurement Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 07810737322 Additional information

For informal discussions about the post please telephone Paul Foster, Deputy Associate Director of Procurement, on 07810737322 or email [emailprotected]