Do you want to make a difference and work in a fast moving dynamic procurement team? We are looking for an enthusiastic hands on person to manage our Corporate Services category across both Barnsley Hospital and The Rotherham Hospital. Employed by Barnsley Facilities Services you will be responsible for developing workplans and delivering complex procurements across both Trusts whilst managing a small team of procurement professionals in both hospital teams.
We are looking for an experienced procurement professional who will foster excellent relationships with our stakeholders and manage a complex procurement workplan. You will provide procurement support and advice to Trust staff at both sites and at all levels and will revel in being a go to person for contracting, public procurement and SFI queries.
You will be an integral member of the team working across Business Units in order to develop strategic workplans in agreed categories of spend and to identify efficiencies and quality initiatives.
Main duties of the job
You will take ownership of the effective procurement and contracting of all Corporate Services (including IT) spend across both Barnsley Hospital and The Rotherham Hospital You will put in place collaborative workplans and strategies to ensure spend is properly contracted and is fit for purpose. Youll liaise with stakeholders and listen and act on any quality concerns. You will have excellent skills in change management, implementing new products as identified and approved nationally, regionally or locally.
You will be responsible, whilst adhering to relevant public procurement laws and SFIs, for the delivery of this complex workplan involving high value and often complex tenders for goods and services in order to drive competitive advantage across Barnsley Hospital NHSFT and The Rotherham NHSFT
You will make a significant contribution to savings targets as set by the Trusts and will monitor savings delivery and KPIs resulting from delivered contracts.
Certificates of Sponsorship
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.
**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**
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Please note that from April 9th 2025, Level A entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
About us
BFS reserve the right to close the position early.
Operating as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BFS has over 40 years heritage in providing high quality estates, facilities, procurement services and Outpatient pharmaceutical services to the healthcare sector. With a turnover of over 50m per annum, we take pride in our people, the quality of our work and in making financial contributions back into the NHS, supporting our patients and staff to deliver front line patient services.
BFS are passionate about providing essential facilities and healthcare support services. Our highly skilled and experienced leading professionals take pride in what they do, delivering world-class services and best-in-class NHS standards.
We believe in our people, and our ethos is to put our customers and team at the heart of everything we do.
Our vision is to provide quality essential services, growing for the ultimate benefit of public healthcare and beyond.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
55,613 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M9163-4386E-10-2025
Job locations
Gawber Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Woodside
120 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UA
Job description
Job responsibilities
for Senior Category Manager - Corporate Services
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Job description
Job responsibilities
for Senior Category Manager - Corporate Services
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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