Procurement Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent private hospital is seeking a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain. This permanent full-time role involves optimizing procurement processes, collaborating with various stakeholders, and leading the procurement team to enhance operational efficiency. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including private healthcare and extensive annual leave.

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

Continuity of NHS pension for NHS joiners

Qualifications

• Experience in developing procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Knowledge of supply chain risks and opportunities
• Ability to analyse market trends

Responsibilities

• Optimize procurement processes using digital tools like ERFX
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement activities
• Lead procurement and supply chain team, providing guidance

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Market trend analysis

Process improvements

Stakeholder collaboration

Cost-saving identification

Tools

ERFX

Job description

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals.Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff

As the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain your key responsibilities include:

• 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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Must be able to develop and implement the hospitals procurement strategy aligned with the organisations 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

If successful you will receive an excellent salary of £65,000 - £70,000 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous 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

Reference ID: 7035

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV