About this role
Job summary
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for delivering routine procurement activities and supporting sourcing and contract management across a range of low to medium risk and value procurements. Working within the Corporate & Capital Procurement Team, the post holder will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier and contract performance, and support the delivery of cost savings and value for money initiatives. The role involves working closely with clinical, corporate, and finance stakeholders to provide professional procurement advice, support tendering and supplier negotiations, maintain contract databases, and ensure compliance with public procurement legislation and organisational policies. The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while helping KFM deliver efficient, high-quality procurement services that support healthcare delivery.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and commercially aware Procurement Specialist to join our procurement team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support procurement and sourcing activities across a diverse portfolio of goods and services. You will help deliver competitive sourcing exercises, manage supplier relationships, monitor contract performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you will provide procurement expertise, support business planning activities, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations and organisational policies. The ideal candidate will have procurement experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
About us
KFM is a leading provider of healthcare support services, partnering with healthcare organisations to help deliver world-class patient care. As a Limited Liability Partnership wholly owned by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, KFM operates as a public authority and reinvests all profits and cost savings back into the NHS. KFM delivers end-to-end managed services across all clinical specialties, including procurement and supply of clinical products, medical equipment maintenance and support, technical services, training, and outpatient pharmacy dispensing. With an annual turnover of approximately £180 million and a workforce of more than 350 employees, KFM is committed to innovation, value, and operational excellence in supporting healthcare providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role overview
Procurement Specialist
Location: Denmark Hill, London (DMH)
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: Service Specialist B (Band 6)
Salary:£47,900 - £56,950 per annum, plus up to 12% annual bonus
Department: Corporate & Capital Procurement (CCP)
About the Role
Due to an internal promotion within the team, we are now looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their procurement career within a supportive and collaborative team.
As a Procurement Specialist, you will support the delivery of procurement and sourcing activities across a diverse portfolio of corporate and capital requirements. You will lead on low to medium-risk procurement projects, manage supplier and contract performance, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver value, savings, and service improvements.
This role offers excellent exposure to strategic procurement, category management, supplier development, and public sector procurement within a healthcare environment.
About KFM
KFM is a provider of healthcare support services. Our purpose is to partner with and support healthcare providers in delivering world-class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested into the NHS. KFM provides end-to-end managed services covering all clinical areas and specialities, including procurement and supply chain services, medical equipment management, technical support, and outpatient pharmacy dispensing services. KFM has an annual turnover of approximately £180 million and employs over 350 colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activities for low to medium-value and low to medium-risk procurement requirements.
- Support the development and implementation of category and sourcing strategies.
- Deliver value for money and contribute towards annual savings and cost avoidance targets.
- Manage supplier relationships and support supplier performance and development activities.
- Maintain contract information and support proactive contract management processes.
- Support procurement activities in line with Standing Financial Instructions, procurement regulations, and organisational governance requirements.
- Build strong working relationships with clinical, corporate, finance, and procurement stakeholders.
- Assist with tendering, contract negotiations, market analysis, and supplier reviews.
- Challenge existing supply arrangements and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience within a procurement or supply chain function.
- Experience working within a procurement environment.
- Knowledge of procurement principles and sourcing methodologies.
- Experience supporting or leading procurement exercises and sourcing activities.
- Experience managing suppliers and contracts.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Desirable
- CIPS Level 4 Diploma qualification or student membership working towards qualification.
- Experience working within an NHS or public sector procurement environment.
- Experience using e-Procurement systems and reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Understanding of public procurement regulations and commercial contracting principles.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to develop your procurement career within a leading NHS-owned healthcare support services organisation.
- Exposure to a wide range of procurement projects and stakeholders.
- Supportive and experienced team environment.
- Professional development opportunities, including support towards procurement qualifications.
Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: 10th November 2026
Interview Date: 23rd November 2026 (Face-to-Face)
Interested?
If you're looking for an opportunity to build your procurement expertise, contribute to meaningful healthcare outcomes, and develop your career within a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information about the role, please refer to the job description.
KFM is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
Desirable
- Please refer to job description above
Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level or possesses equivalent work experience within a procurement or supply chain function.
- Experience working within a procurement environment.
- Knowledge of core procurement activities, principles, and processes.
- Experience supporting and leading sourcing exercises in accordance with procurement regulations and best practice.
- Experience managing contracts and supplier relationships.
- Understanding of commercial contracting and negotiation principles.
- Understanding of whole-life costing and total cost of ownership methodologies.
- Experience engaging and managing stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- Well-organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- CIPS Level 4 Diploma qualification or student membership working towards this qualification.
- Experience applying public sector procurement regulations, including UK public procurement requirements.
- Competency in data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Experience using e-procurement systems to improve procurement efficiency and performance.
- Experience supporting procurement within healthcare or NHS environments.
- Confidence in constructively challenging existing ways of working and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Proactive, curious, and self-motivated approach to work.
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
KFM
Address
KFM
Unit 1
129 Coldharbour Lane
London
SE5 9NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kings-fm.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)