Chief Procurement Officer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Chief Procurement Officer to lead procurement and commercial services. You will oversee multi-million pound contracts and ensure compliance with NHS laws. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in healthcare procurement, strong leadership skills, and a background in contract management. This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary of £115,120 to £131,578 per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience at a senior procurement level within the NHS.
• Substantial experience working with Executive and Board level committees.
• Experience establishing and managing complex commercial relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a 5-year procurement strategy.
• Deliver sustainable cost improvements and innovative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with NHS procurement law and policies.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service awareness

Commitment to partnership working

Self-motivation

Education

Relevant first degree

MCIPS or equivalent

Master’s level knowledge

Job description

Overview

Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) at NELFT, reporting to the Managing Director. Lead for procurement and commercial services across NELFT and partner Trusts, building on the North East London Health and Care Procurement Partnership (NEL HCPP) to drive innovation, efficiency and value in procurement to deliver excellent patient outcomes, particularly across mental health and community services.

Interview during week commencing 13 October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a 5-year procurement and commercial strategy aligned to Trust and national priorities.
• Oversee procurement, supply chain and contract management functions across partner Trusts.
• Deliver sustainable cost improvements, cash-releasing savings and innovative commercial solutions.
• Act as a centre of procurement excellence, building strong relationships with ICS partners, national and regional stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing, multi-skilled team with a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with NHS and public sector procurement law, policy, and governance frameworks.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is on an improvement journey to become outstanding with a world-class clinical reputation, focusing on patient safety, harm-free care and the right care in the right place at the right time. We value an inclusive working environment and WeCare values and behaviours.

Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 9

Salary: £115,120 to £131,578 a year per annum (inc)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 259-7464622GSS

Job locations: CEME Innovation Centre, London, RM13 8EU

Job description and person specification

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below. For further details, please contact Pav Devsi at [e-mail].

Experience - Essential

• Demonstrated experience at a significantly senior procurement level within the NHS.
• Substantial experience reporting to and working with Executive and Board level committees, forums and meetings.
• Successfully delivered high-value change and transformation programmes and provided professional and strategic leadership to the Procurement function.
• Ability to interpret national and local policy drivers where no guidance exists; establish and maintain strong networks with national and regional policy influencers.
• Experience planning and implementing long-term strategic plans affecting multiple organisations in uncertain environments; evidence of influence on corporate strategy.
• Experience establishing, negotiating and finalising highly strategic contracts with consultants and suppliers, and managing complex commercial relationships.
• Subject Matter Expert in Procurement and Supply Chain with strong stakeholder management at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions from complex data and information.
• Excellent leadership and staff development skills; significant experience coaching and mentoring members.

Skills - Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across media.
• Commitment to partnership working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead multi-professional teams to deliver objectives to a high standard.
• Ability to influence staff at all levels and disciplines.
• Self-motivation and ability to motivate others.
• Analytical thinking to generate innovative solutions and convert strategy into delivery.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet tight timescales.
• Customer service awareness and high IT proficiency with MS packages.

Knowledge - Essential

• Specialist knowledge of procurement legislation and public sector procurement.
• Experience in contract and category research, source planning and value-driven business cases.
• Knowledge of contract law.

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of Supply Chain and Commercial Development.

Qualifications - Essential

• Relevant first degree or equivalent vocational qualification.
• MCIPS or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Master’s level knowledge or equivalent with substantial cross-functional training and experience.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development or postgraduate accreditation.

Other - Essential

• Awareness of Trust Values and willingness to travel across the Trust.

Disclosure and Sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require UK Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications. For information see the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK-specific guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.

Employer details

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address: CEME Innovation Centre, London, RM13 8EU

Employer’s website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk