Head of Procurement and Supplies

-; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services organization is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement and Supplies to lead a team of 58 staff in delivering procurement and materials management across major healthcare facilities. This role involves shaping strategic procurement processes and driving regional collaboration. Candidates should possess a professional procurement qualification, strong leadership skills, and extensive experience in a complex environment. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £80k and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous annual leave

Pension with employer match

Flexible working options

Comprehensive range of staff benefits

Qualifications

• Professional procurement qualification or equivalent senior experience in a complex environment.
• Experience of leading procurement services at a senior level.
• Degree or relevant professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CHS's procurement function, ensuring SLA and KPI targets are met.
• Develop procurement strategies and work plans to achieve cost improvement.
• Drive compliance with all legislation and CHS governance requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Category Management

Communication skills

Negotiating skills

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Education

Professional procurement qualification

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

CHS is able to offer a wide range of services. Our scale enables us to offer competitive rates and we have a long track record of providing high quality, customer-focused services.

We offer comprehensive estates, facilities management, medical engineering, catering solutions and procurement services supporting the provision of safe, effective healthcare to our communities. We are committed to delivering our Green Plan goals of reducing carbon emissions, air pollution, waste generation and improving recycling throughout delivery of our services. We also enable profit to go back into patient care.

CHS recognises that its staff are its greatest asset and that its business is its people. The company aims to create an environment and culture of openness, trust and honesty. We encourage and celebrate diversity because broader perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge will enrich and enhance the value we bring to each other, our clients, shareholders and other stakeholders.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Head of Procurement and Supplies will:

• Lead and manage CHS's 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

Essential criteria

• 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.

Desirable criteria

• Professional procurement qualification
• Related professional qualification / membership of professional body (commercial, sales and marketing or business) or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams through periods of significant change.
• Working knowledge of Category Management
• Excellent, clear written / oral communication
• Conscientious, logical, and negotiating skills
• Conflict resolution
• Plan and organise own work within broad professional policies
• Attention to detail / accuracy

Desirable criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of NHS procurement regulations and the procurement procedures of an NHS Trust
• OJEU/FTS tendering experience

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions (CHS) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. CHS will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). For Enhanced and Standard DBS checks you will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 144.4KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 304.4KB)
• Recruitment Pack (PDF, 353.0KB)