Head of Procurement and Supplies

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Head of Procurement and Supplies will:

• Lead and manage CHSs procurement function, ensuring delivery of SLA and KPI targets.
• Develop procurement strategies and work plans to achieve cost improvement and sustainability objectives.
• 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 influenceable spend through effective category management.
• Represent CHS in regional forums and ICS collaborative initiatives.
• Manage and develop staff, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Maintain robust systems for contract management, e-procurement, and performance reporting.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Professional procurement qualification or be able to demonstrate 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.

Desirable

• Professional procurement qualification
• Related professional qualification / membership of professional body (commercial, sales and marketing or business) or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams through periods of significant change.
• Working knowledge of Category Management
• Excellent, clear written / oral communication
• Conscientious, logical, and negotiating skills
• Conflict resolution
• Plan and organise own work within broad professional policies
• Attention to detail / accuracy

Desirable

• Knowledge of Medical & Surgical products
• Trust Standing Financial Instructions
• Public Contract Regulations 2015
• Local Purchasing
• Understanding of customer requirements pertinent to the healthcare industry
• Understanding of e-Commerce

Experience

Essential

• Experience of 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

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS procurement regulations and the procurement
• procedures of an NHS Trust
• OJEU/FTS tendering experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)