Head of Contracts Non-Clinical (XN10)

NHS; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the NHS as Head of Collaboration in West Yorkshire, focusing on shaping procurement practices across multiple Trusts. This hybrid role requires expertise in governance and collaborative projects, driving efficiencies in procurement operations and managing stakeholder expectations. Key qualifications include CIPS, a Master’s degree, and significant leadership experience.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• CIPS or equivalent qualification required.
• Master’s degree or postgraduate diploma is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading senior procurement functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support procurement teams across 11 Trusts in West Yorkshire.
• Ensure improved operational governance and accountability.
• Manage collaborative workplans with strategic deliverables.

Skills

Conflict Management

Stakeholder Communication

Collaborative Planning

Education

CIPS or equivalent

Masters Degree

Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of collaborative Procurement across West Yorkshire, in a unique role as Head of Collaboration. This role will support the Director, Commercial & Procurement and wider Heads of Procurement in continuing to develop our ways of working, supporting our long-term ambition to be a unified Procurement service. This is a key time in the Procurement collaboration across 11 Trusts in West Yorkshire, as we continue to work on our governance, approach to collaboration, and adoption of systems and processes which support our stated ambition. This role will work directly to the Director, Commercial & Procurement in supporting the delivery of the collaboration work we have already undertaken and committed to during this financial year. This role will help improve governance around opportunity identification and delivery of collaborative schemes, identify areas of duplication in our systems and processes, and find ways to streamline, working with Heads of Procurement and wider Procurement stakeholders. The role will help manage the delivery of an ambitious savings target, working with Trusts and other partners such as NHS Supply Chain and NOECPC to support delivery of our targets. This is a fixed-term role for 2 years.

Expected Shortlisting Date

13/06/2025

Planned Interview Date

27/06/2025

Main duties of the job

This is a unique opportunity created to ensure we continue to develop our collaboration ambitions and remain at the forefront of Procurement collaboration within the NHS. You will be leading and supporting across 11 Trusts, working with procurement teams to identify best practices and adopting and adapting these to ensure West Yorkshire continues to be a leading region for procurement, recognized regionally and nationally for the service we deliver. This role will be instrumental in improving operational governance, setting us up for future closer working to deliver on our ambition, and looking at ways to improve oversight of programmes of work as well as how we can ensure robust governance and accountability of the Procurement collaboration overall.

About us

This role is the lead contact across 11 Trusts in West Yorkshire. The Procurement and Supplies function comprises Supply Chain, Digital, eProcurement, Warehousing & Logistics, Contracting, and Scan4Safety. This role would be a key part of the Senior Management Team of the department and attend meetings regularly. The department encourages staff development and career progression. As a senior manager, you would nurture this growth in colleagues. We are a diverse and inclusive team. This is a hybrid role; you will need to travel across the West Yorkshire region. A laptop will be provided. The role is Mon-Fri, 37.5 hrs/week. Benefits include 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, NHS pension, and staff discounts.

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Job responsibilities

This Job Description is under review. For queries, contact [e-mail] or call 07729784110.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• CIPS or equivalent
• Masters Degree
• Post Graduate Diploma

Skills & Behaviours

• Describe how you have managed conflicting views to ensure project delivery.
• Provide evidence of presenting complex information to senior stakeholders for decision making.
• Share examples of communicating procurement objectives to teams to gain buy-in and the changes effected.
• Evidence of managing a collaborative workplan with key deliverables.

Experience

• Examples of senior Procurement leadership and delivering strategic functions.
• Experience in procurement systems and process reviews benefiting multiple organizations.
• Leading projects requiring change across organizations with benefits delivered.
• If applicable, describe your role within a collaborative system, duration, and benefits delivered.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence or willingness to travel across the region.

ICS Director of Commercial & Procurement