Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to enhance procurement strategies and optimize supply chain operations. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance, and identifying cost-saving opportunities while providing a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year

27 days annual leave

Free on-site staff gym

Blue Light Card discounts

Interest-free season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye check-up vouchers

Free newspaper and media subscriptions

Local Business discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Cinema Society Membership

Personal development and training courses

Annual events and recognition awards

Career progression and increments

Continuation of NHS pension for new employees

Qualifications

• Experience in developing procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Ability to analyze market trends and optimize procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize procurement and supply chain operations.
• Lead the procurement team and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage supplier risks.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Market Analysis

Risk Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Tools

ERFX

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We are looking for an experienced Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to join our team at St John and St Elizabeth Hospital (HJE). The post holder will handle the senior management role responsible for overseeing and optimising the procurement and supply chain at HJE.

Am I the right person for the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

• Must be able to develop and implement the hospitals procurement strategy aligned with the organisation's overall objectives and goals.
• Analyse market trends, supply chain risks and opportunities to optimise procurement processes.
• Ensure availability of goods and services required to deliver high-quality care

What are the Responsibilities of the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

• Use digital procurement tools, e.g. ERFX, to optimise competitive procurement processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement activities accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and implement cost-effective purchasing practices.
• Act as a key point of contact for procurement and supply chain issues and collaborate with other departments to resolve any discrepancies.
• Lead and manage the procurement & supply chain team, providing guidance, training and performance feedback.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet procurement objectives and deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, ensuring continuity of supply and minimising disruptions.
• Implement risk management strategies to address supplier dependencies and geopolitical uncertainties.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects to secure new supply solutions or renew existing contracts
• Develop contingency plans for critical supplies and maintain robust disaster recovery measures.
• Co-lead the hospital’s Medical Device Committee.
• Provide training and guidance on procurement & supply chain policies, procedures, and best practices.

Why apply for this role

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Free on-site staff gym
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments
• For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Health and Human Services

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London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago