Head Of Procurement

Michael Page; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £57k–£77k

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance

Life assurance

Learning & development

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Procurement for a prominent independent healthcare organisation in Cranbrook, UK. You will lead a strategic procurement function, shaping strategy, supplier relationships and commercial performance to deliver value, quality and excellent patient outcomes.

You will report to the Finance Director, drive cost savings, and build a high-performing team within a governance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a procurement function within healthcare.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of savings.
• Experience managing high-value contracts and regulated procurement.
• Confident stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• MCIPS qualified or equivalent procurement expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function with strategic and operational oversight.
• Develop and deliver a forward-looking procurement strategy.
• Drive value through sourcing, negotiation, and contracts.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders to enable decision-making.
• Ensure value for money, quality, compliance and governance.
• Lead supplier selection, tenders and contract management.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Develop and coach the procurement team to high performance.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationships

MCIPS qualified

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected independent healthcare organisation with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement, they are investing in the future of their commercial operations and supply chain capability. This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic function, playing a critical role in supporting operational performance, financial sustainability and outstanding patient outcomes.

Description

Head of Procurement

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced procurement leader to shape and deliver a best-in-class procurement function within a growing and highly respected healthcare organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead procurement strategy, supplier relationships and commercial performance, ensuring the organisation continues to achieve outstanding value, quality and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function, providing strategic and operational leadership across all areas of spend.
• Develop and deliver a forward-thinking procurement strategy aligned to organisational objectives and growth plans.
• Drive commercial value through effective sourcing, negotiation, contract management and supplier performance.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to provide trusted procurement expertise and support decision-making.
• Ensure all procurement activity delivers value for money, quality, compliance and robust governance.
• Lead supplier selection, tendering and contract management processes across a complex healthcare environment.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives, efficiencies and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage supplier risk, business continuity and forward-planning activities to ensure resilient service delivery.
• Develop, coach and inspire a procurement and materials management team, creating a high-performance culture.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and best practice procurement to support long-term organisational success.

Profile

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading a procurement function within a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering savings and measurable value.
• Experience managing high-value contracts, supplier relationships and regulated procurement activity.
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
• MCIPS qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent procurement expertise.
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation and developing high‑performing teams.

Job Offer

What's on Offer

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected and growing healthcare organisation where procurement is valued as a strategic enabler of organisational success. As Head of Procurement, you'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders, drive meaningful commercial outcomes and lead a highly visible function that directly supports exceptional patient care. Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you'll be joining an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, promotes wellbeing and offers the chance to make a lasting impact.

Benefits Include

• Salary ranging from £57,000 to £77,000, dependent on experience.
• Permanent leadership opportunity within a leading healthcare organisation.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private healthcare benefits.
• Health and wellbeing support programmes.
• Access to employee assistance services.
• Life assurance cover.
• Ongoing learning, training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape and lead a strategically important procurement function.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.