Head of Procurement
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £70,417.00 to £81,138.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £70417.00 - £81138.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Mansfield, NG18 4RG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9186-25-0904 |
Summary
The postholder has the lead role in the management and development of the procurement function, its staff, its work and performance against national and locally agreed targets. Accountable for the effective deployment of human, physical and financial resources. Responsibility for the department budget. Lead responsibility for all procurement processes. This includes ensuring that purchasing policies and financial procedures are in line with NHS and statutory guidelines. The postholder will develop and implement Trust wide policies and performance arrangements to secure effective implementation across all areas of the trust. Responsible for the strategic execution and continued development of a customer focused Procurement service across East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) that supports and assists in the delivery of their respective Trust objectives.. To be accountable for the annual trust procurement audits and to ensure significant assurance is achieved. Undertake in depth analysis of highly complex procurement opportunities and exercise judgement in assessing a range of options, taking into account the constant changes taking place within the wider NHS environment. Identify and secure the active involvement and engagement of sponsors, key stakeholders including external agencies and key suppliers. Ensure collaborative working and the use of modern management of change processes to overcome resistance the change and ensure successful outcomes. Identify, develop, plan and implement local long term strategies and programmes that deliver national policy and strategy, and that modernises and improves healthcare delivery and performance across the Trust. Lead responsibility for developing, implementing, reviewing and monitoring the Trust Procurement Strategy. Advise the Trust on the interpretation of national policy and strategy and recommend action to be taken to ensure implementation and delivery within the Trust. Responsible for the production of monthly reports and key procurement performance indicators both for internal and external reporting. The postholder will be required to use the KPI information to monitor and improve performance of the operational function ensuring key work streams are delivered (eg standardisation, savings, area of influence) The postholder will be the lead for the Trust on all procurement returns and responsible for providing purchasing information to the Executive Team and Board of Directors. Lead responsibility for the maintenance and development of the e-procurement system, Atamis and other systems which may be implemented, and ensuring staff compliance with Trust procurement procedures (including leading on their implementation and education trust-wide) Responsibility for the ongoing development of purchasing systems and processes in order to improved efficiencies through the introduction of new technologies. Identify, develop and deliver appropriate education, training and development programmes to managers within the trust to ensure that Trust procedures are adhered to, and to facilitate the delivery of the procurement strategy.Maintain an understanding of best practice nationally and internationally to support the strategic development of healthcare. Lead on Trust-wide initiatives in key policy areas, including annual efficiency requirements.