CHS is able to offer a wide range of services. Our scale enables us to offer competitive rates and we have a long track record of providing high quality, customer-focused services.

We offer comprehensive estates, facilities management, medical engineering, catering solutions and procurement services supporting the provision of safe, effective healthcare to our communities. We are committed to delivering our Green Plan goals of reducing carbon emissions, air pollution, waste generation and improving recycling throughout delivery of our services. We also enable profit to go back into patient care.

CHS recognises that its staff are its greatest asset and that its business is its people. The company aims to create an environment and culture of openness, trust and honesty. We encourage and celebrate diversity because broader perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge will enrich and enhance the value we bring to each other, our clients, shareholders and other stakeholders.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions (CHS) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. CHS will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

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