Head of Procurement

NHS; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Mansfield is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead the procurement function and strategic initiatives. You will ensure compliance with NHS guidelines and manage resources effectively, contributing to essential healthcare services. The ideal candidate is MCIPS qualified with significant business experience in procurement and strong planning skills. This is a permanent, full-time role with a competitive salary range of £76,965 to £88,682.

Benefits

In-house Occupational Health Service

Health and Wellbeing Team

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience with a strategic business perspective.
• Broad and extensive business experience with recognized expertise in procurement.
• Specialist knowledge across procurement, finance, and strategic management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function for both Trusts.
• Ensure policies and financial procedures align with NHS guidelines.
• Accountable for strategic execution of customer-focused Procurement service.

Skills

MCIPS qualification

Planning and organizational skills

Persuasion and negotiation skills

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic Finance and Procurement Department in specialist healthcare services. We are excited to announce an exceptional leadership opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to lead and support our organisation. As Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in the senior Finance leadership team delivering strategic procurement support to services that touch lives daily. This role involves developing and overseeing our procurement strategy and supply chain processes and ensuring compliance and value for money across all purchasing activities. The successful applicant will shape and continuously improve our procurement functions, working with colleagues internally and system wide, enhancing supply chain efficiency and developing a culture of excellence within the team.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties

• Contribute to the delivery of Nottinghamshire Healthcare and East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) strategy and annual priorities, particularly in relation to value and sustainability.
• Lead the procurement function for both Trusts.
• Provide professional leadership and advice ensuring adherence to and alignment with the Trust's policies and procedures and procurement law.
• Represent the Trust locally, regionally and nationally to support forward procurement and supply chain initiatives through partnership.
• Facilitate a continuous quality improvement approach within the department, ensuring procedures and systems deliver an effective, high-quality and integrated service.

About us

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues delivering intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites across acute settings and through various secure environments including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and home to national services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We support flexible and agile working and offer an in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team. We value diversity and inclusion and support employee networks and equality initiatives.

Details

Details Date posted: 11 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change | Band 8c | Salary £76,965 to £88,682 a year

Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full-time

Reference: 186-942-25-CS-A

Job locations: Mansfield, NG18 4RG; Lichfield Road; 200 Lichfield Lane; Mansfield, NG18 4RG

Job responsibilities

The postholder has the lead role in the management and development of the procurement function, including staff, work and performance against national and locally agreed targets. Responsible for the effective deployment of human, physical and financial resources and for the department budget.

Lead responsibility for all procurement processes, ensuring policies and financial procedures align with NHS and statutory guidelines. Develop and implement Trust-wide policies and performance arrangements to secure effective implementation across all areas of the trust.

Accountable for the strategic execution and continued development of a customer-focused Procurement service across EMAS that supports the Trust objectives. Be accountable for annual trust procurement audits and ensure significant assurance is achieved.

Undertake in-depth analysis of highly complex procurement opportunities, exercising judgment to assess options within the changing NHS environment.

Engage sponsors, key stakeholders, external agencies and suppliers; foster collaboration and use change management to overcome resistance and achieve successful outcomes.

Identify, develop and implement local long-term strategies that deliver national policy and strategy, modernising healthcare delivery and performance across the Trust. Lead development, implementation and monitoring of the Trust Procurement Strategy.

Advise the Trust on interpretation of national policy and strategy and recommend actions to ensure delivery within the Trust.

Produce monthly procurement reports and key performance indicators for internal and external reporting; use KPI data to monitor and improve performance, including standardisation and savings.

Lead on procurement returns and provide purchasing information to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.

Maintain and develop the e-procurement system (Atamis) and ensure staff compliance with Trust procurement procedures; drive efficiencies through new technologies.

Develop and deliver education, training and development for managers to ensure adherence to Trust procedures and delivery of the procurement strategy; maintain awareness of best practice to support strategic development of healthcare.

Lead Trust-wide initiatives in key policy areas, including annual efficiency requirements.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• MCIPS qualification
• Significant post-qualification experience with a strategic business perspective
• Broad and extensive business experience with recognised expertise in procurement
• Specialist knowledge across procurement, finance, integrated care systems and strategic management
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage conflicting demands
• Experience of delivering savings
• Persuasion, influencing and negotiation skills
• Demonstrate application of professional ethics, values and judgement aligned with Trust values
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Desirable

• Degree-level education or equivalent
• Continuing professional development evidence

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS disclosure may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Address: Lichfield Road, 200 Lichfield Lane, Mansfield, NG18 4RG. Website: https://www.nottinghamshire.healthcare.nhs.uk