Head of Procurement

Cedar; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead their procurement service. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and implement strategic category management strategies while ensuring sustainable procurement practices. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in managing complex supply chains, particularly within research or laboratory settings. You will be instrumental in fostering effective vendor relationships and enhancing procurement best practices across the organization. Join a prestigious institute where your leadership will drive impactful change in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Significant senior category management experience in a complex organization.
• Leadership of modern service delivery and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Category Management strategies for non-staff expenditure.
• Lead procurement service with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Skills

Category Management

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Procurement Best Practices

Education

Degree Level Education

MCIPS or Equivalent Professional Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

Tendering and Contract Management Systems

Job description

Role: Head of Procurement

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: up to £85k per annum

Location: South London/Hybrid

My client is one of the most prestigious and influential Institutes who are world-leading in Research and Development in their healthcare field. A rare and fantastic opportunity has become available to lead their procurement service, to include strategic category management, sustainable and responsible procurement practice, effective leadership and operational procurement support.

Key Responsibilities:

• The development and implementation of overarching Category Management strategies covering key areas of non-staff expenditure across the organisation.
• Leadership and team development, with the provision of a collaborative, business partnering approach to category management and modern, operational procurement support.
• Develop, implement and maintain robust value-for-money arrangements and reporting in support of the scientific research and associated support activities.
• Resilient, efficient and sustainable supply chain management, leveraging key vendor relationships to ensure the reliable provision of fit-for-purpose goods and equipment at optimal pricing.
• Develop and maintain systems and arrangements to ensure effective negotiation of contracts, using frameworks, where applicable, and other innovative solutions.
• Proactively develop effective skills and awareness of procurement best practice across the organisation.

Experience Required:

• Significant senior category management experience within a complex organisation with significant capital expenditure requirements.
• Previous experience with research/laboratory supply chain, and significant capital projects.
• Experience within research, academia, life sciences or charity organisation.
• Leadership of modern, fit for purpose service delivery and stakeholder management.
• Experience of influencing and engaging at all levels on procurement related matters.
• Experience of running source-to-pay system with ERP environment.
• Experience in using tendering and contract management systems.
• Strong track record of achievement across procurement and supply chain.
• Experience gained within either Clinical Research, Education or Pharmaceutical sectors.

Education:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification (MCIPS or equivalent).
• Knowledge of procurement principles and practices.
• Demonstrable professional development through involvement in challenging and influential roles.