Head of Procurement

Sellick Partnership; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Head of Procurement in Nottinghamshire. The ideal candidate will have a full MCIPS qualification and experience in public sector procurement, leading strategic initiatives and high performing teams. This position offers a permanent role with a salary range of £76,965 to £88,682 and a hybrid working model, requiring up to 3 days a week onsite.

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience at Head of Procurement level or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of procurement and supply chain legislation.
• Experience leading high performing procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement services across the organisation.
• Develop and deliver procurement strategy and annual workplan.
• Ensure compliance with UK procurement legislation.

Skills

Full MCIPS qualification

Strategic leadership skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Public sector procurement experience

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Role: Head of Procurement

Type: Permanent

Salary: Band 8C : £76,965 to £88,682

Hybrid up to 3 days a week onsite

Location : Nottinghamshire

Sellick Partnership is partnering with an NHS organisation to recruit a Head of Procurement on a permanent basis.

The responsibilities of the Head of Procurement will be :

• Leading the strategic execution and continued development of a customer focused procurement service across the organisation and an additional regional partner service.
• Developing and delivering the organisation's procurement strategy and annual workplan.
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure procurement activity supports financial improvement plans.
• Ensuring compliance with UK procurement legislation, public sector financial regulations and national procurement standards.
• Leading national and regional collaborative procurement initiatives to support strategic objectives.
• Driving sustainable sourcing practices aligned to environmental and carbon reduction targets.
• Managing, coaching and developing the procurement team to ensure high quality performance.
• Overseeing contract and supplier performance management to maximise value, quality and efficiency.
• Leading procurement reporting, systems development and governance improvements.
• Representing the organisation at regional and national procurement forums.

The ideal candidate for the Head of Procurement role will have :

• Full MCIPS qualification achieved via exam route.
• Significant post qualification experience at Head of Procurement level or in an equivalent senior leadership role.
• Specialist experience in public sector procurement, ideally within health or emergency services environments.
• Expert knowledge of procurement and supply chain legislation, policies and best practice
• Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience delivering complex procurement strategies and managing high value tender processes.
• Experience leading and developing high performing procurement teams.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem solving skills.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

How to apply for the Head of Procurement role :

If you believe that you are well suited to this excellent opportunity of Head of Procurement, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, and interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

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