Head of Procurement and Supplies

Main duties of the job

Reporting directly into the Director of Finance, this role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement leader to play a pivotal role, leading 58 staff who are delivering procurement and materials management services across Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Provide strategic leadership for CHS's Procurement and Supplies team.

Oversee category management, contract management, materials management, and transactional procurement.

Lead procurement for major capital projects, including CHFT's £200m reconfiguration programme.

Represent CHS in regional collaboration initiatives, delivering efficiencies and cost improvements.

Ensure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations, Procurement Act, and Provider Selection Regime.

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with sustainability and innovation goals.

Manage team performance, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead and manage CHS's procurement function, ensuring delivery of SLA and KPI targets.

Provide expert advice on procurement and commercial contracting to internal stakeholders.

Drive compliance with all relevant legislation and CHS governance requirements.

Oversee procurement for capital projects and influential spend through effective category management.

Represent CHS in regional forums and ICs collaborative initiatives.

Maintain robust systems for contract management, e-procurement, and performance reporting.

Person Specification

• Professional procurement qualification or equivalent experience at a senior level in a complex environment.
• Experience of leading procurement services at a senior level in a complex environment.
• Degree or relevant professional or management qualification.
• Membership or qualification in a relevant professional body (commercial, sales and marketing or business).
• Experience working in a large organisation with complex management structures.
• Extensive procurement experience including complex and varied contracts.
• Experience of managing and leading a team to deliver excellent results.
• Knowledge of NHS procurement regulations and procedures of an NHS Trust.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire teams through periods of significant change.
• Working knowledge of Category Management.
• Conscientious, logical, and negotiating skills.
• Plan and organise own work within broad professional policies.
• Knowledge of Medical & Surgical products.
• Trust Standing Financial Instructions.
• Public Contract Regulations 2015.
• Local Purchasing.
• Understanding of customer requirements pertinent to healthcare industry.
• Understanding of e-Commerce.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm no previous criminal convictions.