Deputy Head of Procurement (DDAT and Contract Management)

NHS Jobs; Reading; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Deputy Head of Procurement for Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT). You will lead the planning and delivery of complex DDaT procurement activity, from requirements and sourcing strategy through competitive tendering, negotiation and contract award.

Working with senior digital, technical, finance and procurement colleagues, you will ensure robust commercial governance, value for money, risk management and delivery of cost improvement objectives to support digital

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of complex DDaT procurement activity from requirements through tendering and contract award.
• Collaborate with senior digital, technical, finance and procurement colleagues to ensure robust commercial governance.
• Deliver value for money, effective risk management and contribute to the Trust's cost improvement objectives.
• Support digital transformation and procurement priorities through strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement.

Job description

Deputy Head of Procurement (DDAT and Contract Management)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated procurement professional to join our team as Deputy Head of Procurement Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT). This senior role will lead the planning and delivery of complex DDaT procurement activity, from initial requirements and sourcing strategy through competitive tendering, negotiation and contract award. Working closely with senior digital, technical, finance and procurement colleagues, you will ensure robust commercial governance, value for money, effective risk management and delivery of the Trusts cost improvement objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute individual with strong strategic sourcing, tender management and stakeholder engagement skills to support the Trusts digital transformation and wider procurement priorities.

£96,626 - £111,084 per annum incl of HCAS