Head of Procurement for Estates, Facilities Management & Construction

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Procurement to manage procurement for estates, facilities management, and construction. The role involves developing strategies, executing sourcing activities, and fostering a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven experience in procurement and a commitment to inclusivity. This position emphasizes collaborative work and strategic influence, ensuring value and efficiency in procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, particularly in estates and facilities management.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of contracts and implement category strategies.
• Strong collaborative skills and capacity to act as senior adviser to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of sourcing activities for estates and construction.
• Champion GOSH Procurement Vision to enhance organisational value.
• Deliver the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle including tendering and contract management.

Job description

Overview

The Head of Procurement for Estates, Facilities Management and Construction will act as the main point of contact for procurement in Space and Place, the directorate in the Trust, responsible for delivering all estates, construction and FM activities. They will be responsible for delivering an excellent procurement service, working collaboratively with colleagues and acting as senior adviser to the leadership team gaining their trust. The job holder will be directly responsible for managing the portfolio of contracts, maintaining the procurement pipeline and developing a category strategy for estates and facilities management. Delivery of savings will be a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing activities and category strategy for estates, facilities management and construction in GOSH, acting as the senior business partner for Space and Place.
• Take a leading role to champion and implement GOSH Procurement Vision to be a strategic enabler of the Trust strategic priorities, repositions procurement from a transactional function to a driver of organisational value and improved patient experience.
• Develop the procurement category plan for Space and Place, taking into account internal needs, ever changing market conditions, multiple routes to market and resource availability to deliver the best value for GOSH.
• Deliver the full end-to-end sourcing lifecycle including procurement strategy, tendering, award, and when required contract management.
• Proactively manage the entire contract portfolio and develop and maintain the procurement pipeline for Space and Place, using Atamis.
• Challenge sourcing strategies to improve value for money for GOSH, championing competitive tender and further competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Environment and Networks

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team. We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.