Head of Procurement Ops - Strategic Sourcing Leader

Supply Chain Corporation; Wakefield; Hybride; GBP 94 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Annual bonus schemes

Training and external qualifications

Well-being leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Volunteer leave

Discounts

Résumé du poste

NHS Supply Chain invites applications for Head of Procurement Operations in Wakefield. You will lead the Procurement Operations function, aligning sourcing, category and commercial strategies, and ensuring governance and data management support for the NHS.

The role requires extensive NHS/public sector procurement experience, MCIPS or equivalent, and strong leadership. Hybrid working with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement is offered, along with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within strategic sourcing, procurement or commercial management.
• Extensive experience leading complex procurement programmes.
• Strong understanding of UK public procurement legislation and governance requirements.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial value, cost improvement and service improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within large and complex organisations.
• Experience operating within the NHS or wider public sector.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Procurement Operations function, ensuring it effectively enables the successful delivery of sourcing, category and commercial strategies.
• Provide leadership across sourcing activities, procurement operations and commercial delivery, supporting the development and implementation of procurement and category strategies.
• Ensure all sourcing activity complies with procurement legislation, governance requirements and organisational policies. Oversee Procurement Operations, Procurement Helpdesk and Data Maintenance functions, ensuring operational excellence, service effectiveness and high-quality support for the Commercial Directorate.
• Ensure effective systems, governance, pricing and data management processes are in place to support sourcing and commercial objectives.
• Develop organisational procurement capability through leadership, coaching and talent development.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement operations.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation to support business objectives, service delivery and customer needs.

Connaissances

Senior leadership

Strategic sourcing

Procurement management

Public sector/NHS experience

MCIPS qualified

Formation

MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification

Description du poste

NHS Supply Chain invites applications for Head of Procurement Operations in Wakefield. You will lead the Procurement Operations function, aligning sourcing, category and commercial strategies, and ensuring governance and data management support for the NHS.

The role requires extensive NHS/public sector procurement experience, MCIPS or equivalent, and strong leadership. Hybrid working with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement is offered, along with a competitive package.