Head of Procurement
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE1 8RT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | L0042-24-0203 |
Summary
What you'll be doing: Provide subject matter expertise to the department and wider business Identify key opportunities whilst improving the process associated with acquiring goods and services Deliver upon the implementation of a new P2P system Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results Develop strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve outcomes Create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation Liaise directly with suppliers, review associated terms and provide advice to the relevant budget holder to secure prudent relationships and protect the commercial interests of the business Deliver the strategic benefits identified whilst remaining sensitive to the business needs, a consistent supply of goods and services to cope with the pace of change across the business Set out supplier SLA’s to ensure that key partners are delivering the expected quality of service Build strong and lasting relationships with partners across the business What you'll have: Previous experience in leading a procurement function Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques with an ability to read the market and identify opportunities Aptitude in decision making and working with numbers and data Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively with the wider organisation Experience working in a fast-paced environment Good organisational, business risk and financial awareness Attention to detail Takes responsibility Promote diversity and inclusion Live the values and behaviours of the business Be flexible, innovative and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group