Head of Procurement and Supplies

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare procurement organization is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement and Supplies to lead a team of 58 staff at Huddersfield. The role involves strategic leadership in procurement, overseeing category management, and influencing regional initiatives. Candidates should have a professional procurement qualification and experience in complex environments. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £80k and various employee benefits. Join us to shape the future of procurement in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous annual leave

Pension with employer match

Flexible working options

Comprehensive staff benefits

Qualifications

• Professional procurement qualification or equivalent senior experience.
• Evidence of strong leadership skills in complex environments.
• Experience managing a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the procurement team.
• Oversee contract management and ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies focused on sustainability.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of Category Management

Medical & Surgical products knowledge

Understanding of the healthcare industry

Education

Professional procurement qualification

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced procurement leader to join Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) as Head of Procurement and Supplies. This pivotal role will lead a team of 58 staff delivering procurement and materials management services across Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital. You will shape strategic procurement, drive regional collaboration through the West Yorkshire ICS, and play a key role in CHFT's £200m hospital reconfiguration programme. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how healthcare procurement supports patient care and operational excellence.

Main duties of the job

• Provide strategic leadership for CHS's Procurement and Supplies team.
• Oversee category management, contract management, materials management, and transactional procurement.
• Lead procurement for major capital projects, including CHFT's £200m reconfiguration programme.
• Represent CHS in regional collaboration initiatives, delivering efficiencies and cost improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations, Procurement Act, and Provider Selection Regime.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with sustainability and innovation goals.
• Manage team performance, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About us

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. We provide estates, facilities, clinical engineering, outpatient pharmacy, and procurement services across West Yorkshire. CHS is an award-winning organisation committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services. We offer competitive pay (up to £80k), generous annual leave, pension with employer match, flexible working options, and a comprehensive range of staff benefits. Join us and help shape the future of procurement in healthcare.

Job responsibilities

The Head of Procurement and Supplies will:

• Lead and manage CHSs procurement function, ensuring delivery of SLA and KPI targets.
• Develop procurement strategies and work plans to achieve cost improvement and sustainability objectives.
• Provide expert advice on procurement and commercial contracting to internal stakeholders.
• Drive compliance with all relevant legislation and CHS governance requirements.
• Oversee procurement for capital projects and influenceable spend through effective category management.
• Represent CHS in regional forums and ICS collaborative initiatives.
• Manage and develop staff, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Maintain robust systems for contract management, e-procurement, and performance reporting.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Professional procurement qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience at a senior level in a complex environment
• Experience of leading procurement services at a senior level in a complex environment
• Degree or relevant professional or management qualification.
• Related professional qualification / membership of professional body (commercial, sales and marketing or business) or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Evidence of strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams through periods of significant change.
• Working knowledge of Category Management
• Conscientious, logical, and negotiating skills
• Plan and organise own work within broad professional policies
• Knowledge of Medical & Surgical products
• Trust Standing Financial Instructions
• Public Contract Regulations 2015
• Local Purchasing
• Understanding of customer requirements pertinent to the healthcare industry
• Understanding of e-Commerce

Experience

• Experience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures
• Extensive procurement experience including complex and varied contracts
• Experience of managing and leading a team to deliver excellent results
• Knowledge of NHS procurement regulations and the procurement
• procedures of an NHS Trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceDependent on Experience - Up to £80k ad hoc salary