Chief Procurement Officer | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Chief Procurement Officer to provide strategic leadership for procurement and commercial services. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience, strong team leadership skills, and a proven track record in developing effective procurement strategies. Join a committed organization striving for excellence in patient care and services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement and commercial services.
• Track record of developing procurement strategies aligning with organizational priorities.
• Strong understanding of NHS and public sector procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a procurement strategy.
• Oversee supply chain and contract management functions.
• Drive sustainable cost improvements and innovative solutions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement expertise

Team leadership

Innovation in procurement

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and commercially astute leader to join NELFT as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). This post is being advertised with a short deadline due to the urgency of needing a senior experienced procurement professional in post as a result of internal promotion. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will provide strategic leadership for procurement and commercial services across NELFT and partner Trusts. This pivotal role will build on the success of the North East London Health and Care Procurement Partnership (NEL HCPP), driving innovation, efficiency, and value in procurement to deliver excellent patient outcomes, particularly across mental health and community services.

Note: Interview week commencing 13th October 2025. Advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 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 Barts Health and the Trusts

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

How to apply and further information

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 attachment/s below.

For further details, please contact Pav Devsi - [e-mail]