Head of Procurement

The Role

A leading NHS organisation in the North West is looking for a Head of Procurement to take ownership of a £250m non-pay spend function at a pivotal point in its development. This is a hands on leadership role - strategy, people, delivery, with a genuine career path for the right candidate. You will lead a team to drive savings and commercial performance across a complex, multi site environment.

What You'll Do

• Set and deliver the procurement strategy
• Lead and develop a high performing team
• Drive savings and value across a large spend portfolio
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and NHS procurement legislation
• Manage national partnerships - NHS Supply Chain, CCS and collaborative partners
• Engage at Director and Board level across the organisation
• Oversee contract management, systems and supply chain service lines

What You'll Bring

• Senior procurement leadership experience - NHS, public sector or equivalent
• A track record of delivering savings and building strong teams
• Sound knowledge of public procurement law and NHS frameworks
• Board level stakeholder management experience
• MCIPS / FCIPS or equivalent by experience
• NHS background preferred but not essential - strong public or regulated sector candidates welcome.

The Package

• Up to £75,000 - with a structured route to the next pay grade within year one
• NHS pension scheme
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working