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Head of Procurement and Supplies


Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions
20 hours ago
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Job summary

Please note: that direct approaches and speculative CV's will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process.

For further information on applying, contacts for an informal discussion or access to the Candidate Pack please follow the link below:https://www.microsite-castlefieldrecruitment.com/calderdale-and-huddersfield-solutions-4/

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA NHS JOBS

Reporting directly into the Director of Finance, this role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement leader to play a pivotal role, leading 58 staff who are delivering procurement and materials management services across Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital. You will shape strategic procurement, drive regional collaboration through the West Yorkshire ICS, and play a key role in CHFT's £200m hospital reconfiguration programme.

For a view job overview and person spec please dowload the JD and PS documents.

Main duties of the job

Provide strategic leadership for CHS's Procurement and Supplies team.

Oversee category management, contract management, materials management, and transactional procurement.

Lead procurement for major capital projects, including CHFT's £200m reconfiguration programme.

Represent CHS in regional collaboration initiatives, delivering efficiencies and cost improvements.

Ensure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations, Procurement Act, and Provider Selection Regime.

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with sustainability and innovation goals.

Manage team performance, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead and manage CHS's procurement function, ensuring delivery of SLA and KPI targets.

Develop procurement strategies and work plans to achieve cost improvement and sustainability objectives.

Provide expert advice on procurement and commercial contracting to internal stakeholders.

Drive compliance with all relevant legislation and CHS governance requirements.

Oversee procurement for capital projects and influenceable spend through effective category management.

Represent CHS in regional forums and ICS collaborative initiatives.

Maintain robust systems for contract management, e-procurement, and performance reporting.

About us

Person:

Best suited for an individual with a Public Sector background

Professional procurement qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience at a senior level in a complex environment.

Experience of leading procurement services at a senior level in a complex environment

Experience of managing and leading a team to deliver excellent results

Great communication and stakeholder management skills are essential

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that direct approaches and speculative CV's will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process.

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd are working in partnership with Castlefield Recruitment to source this position. For further information on applying, contacts for an informal discussion or access to the Candidate Pack please follow the link below:

https://www.microsite-castlefieldrecruitment.com/calderdale-and-huddersfield-solutions-4/

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA NHS JOBS

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please note that direct approaches and speculative CV's will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process.

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd are working in partnership with Castlefield Recruitment to source this position. For further information on applying, contacts for an informal discussion or access to the Candidate Pack please follow the link below:

https://www.microsite-castlefieldrecruitment.com/calderdale-and-huddersfield-solutions-4/

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA NHS JOBS

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Professional procurement qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience at a senior level in a complex environment
  • Experience of leading procurement services at a senior level in a complex environment
  • Degree or relevant professional or management qualification.
Desirable

  • Professional procurement qualification
  • Related professional qualification / membership of professional body (commercial, sales and marketing or business) or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams through periods of significant change.
  • Working knowledge of Category Management
  • Excellent, clear written / oral communication
  • Conscientious, logical, and negotiating skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Plan and organise own work within broad professional policies
  • Attention to detail / accuracy
Desirable

  • Knowledge of Medical & Surgical products
  • Trust Standing Financial Instructions
  • Public Contract Regulations 2015
  • Local Purchasing
  • Understanding of customer requirements pertinent to the healthcare industry
  • Understanding of e-Commerce
Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures
  • Extensive procurement experience including complex and varied contracts
  • Experience of managing and leading a team to deliver excellent results
Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS procurement regulations and the procurement
  • procedures of an NHS Trust
  • OJEU/FTS tendering experience

Person Specification
Qualification

Essential

  • Professional procurement qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience at a senior level in a complex environment
  • Experience of leading procurement services at a senior level in a complex environment
  • Degree or relevant professional or management qualification.
Desirable

  • Professional procurement qualification
  • Related professional qualification / membership of professional body (commercial, sales and marketing or business) or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams through periods of significant change.
  • Working knowledge of Category Management
  • Excellent, clear written / oral communication
  • Conscientious, logical, and negotiating skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Plan and organise own work within broad professional policies
  • Attention to detail / accuracy
Desirable

  • Knowledge of Medical & Surgical products
  • Trust Standing Financial Instructions
  • Public Contract Regulations 2015
  • Local Purchasing
  • Understanding of customer requirements pertinent to the healthcare industry
  • Understanding of e-Commerce
Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures
  • Extensive procurement experience including complex and varied contracts
  • Experience of managing and leading a team to deliver excellent results
Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS procurement regulations and the procurement
  • procedures of an NHS Trust
  • OJEU/FTS tendering experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions
Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

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JOB SUMMARY
Head of Procurement and Supplies
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions
Huddersfield
20 hours ago
N/A
Full-time

Head of Procurement and Supplies