Head of Procurement and Supply Chain

Practicus; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent hospital in London is seeking a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to support its transformational journey. The role offers the opportunity to lead procurement operations within a collaborative environment, focusing on governance improvements and supplier strategy. Candidates should possess experience in procurement leadership and be adept at managing change.

Benefits

Private healthcare

27 days’ annual leave

On-site gym access

Blue Light and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of procurement leadership experience.
• Strong background in supply chain with outsourcing/hybrid models.
• Experience managing £10m plus annual spend.

Responsibilities

• Leading procurement and supply chain operations across complex service contracts.
• Delivering a robust sourcing plan and supplier strategy.
• Managing and mentoring a transitioning team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Procurement Transformation

Negotiation

Supplier Strategy

Change Management

Attention to Detail

Innovation

Compliance Management

Analytical Thinking

Job description

We’re working with an established independent hospital in London who are embarking on a pivotal transformation journey, and we’re seeking a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to support that change. Sitting at the heart of the community, the hospital offers vital services with a collaborative and passionate team supporting it.

The Role

This is not a steady-state procurement leadership role it’s a rare opportunity to join an organisation with a shared transformation vision and be part of the journey to develop a high-performing procurement function.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will be central to a major transformation programme that spans governance improvement and supplier strategy. You’ll have full visibility and influence at C-suite level and will lead a small team as they transition back in-house from an outsourced model.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Leading procurement and supply chain operations across complex service contracts and high-value clinical consumables
• Ensuring value is achieved and quality is maintained
• Delivering a robust sourcing plan and supplier strategy
• Driving governance improvements, including medical device compliance
• Managing and mentoring a transitioning team
• Building strong relationships with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders
• Ensuring alignment with financial targets and broader organisational goals

About You

We’re looking for a diplomatic, emotionally intelligent leader with a track record of delivering procurement transformation. You’ll be confident in regulated environments, ideally with some exposure to healthcare, and comfortable managing people through change.

You’ll bring:

• Minimum 2–3 years of procurement leadership experience
• Strong background in supply chain, ideally with outsourcing/hybrid models
• Demonstrable experience in contracts management and negotiation
• Strong eye for detail
• Can demonstrate innovation and new thinking
• Demonstrable experience managing £10m plus annual spend.
• Private or charitable healthcare experience is preferred but other regulated sectors will be considered as well.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including C-suite interaction
• Appetite for new technologies and analytics-driven procurement
• Ability to lead sensitively, communicate rationale clearly, and support the team through transition

Above all, you’ll be someone who can bring structure and pace to a values-led organisation, guiding people through change while building capability for the future.

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a healthcare organisation that delivers more than just clinical excellence - it directly supports community across London. The working environment is collaborative, supportive, and evolving fast under a passionate leadership team. If you’re looking for purpose alongside professional challenge, this is it.

Benefits include:

• Salary - £60,000 to £65,000
• Private healthcare
• 27 days’ annual leave
• On-site gym access (staffed)
• Blue Light and retail discounts