Overview
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) at NELFT, reporting to the Managing Director. Lead for procurement and commercial services across NELFT and partner Trusts, building on the North East London Health and Care Procurement Partnership (NEL HCPP) to drive innovation, efficiency and value in procurement to deliver excellent patient outcomes, particularly across mental health and community services.
Interview during week commencing 13 October 2025.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of a 5-year procurement and commercial strategy aligned to Trust and national priorities.
* Oversee procurement, supply chain and contract management functions across partner Trusts.
* Deliver sustainable cost improvements, cash-releasing savings and innovative commercial solutions.
* Act as a centre of procurement excellence, building strong relationships with ICS partners, national and regional stakeholders, and suppliers.
* Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing, multi-skilled team with a culture of continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with NHS and public sector procurement law, policy, and governance frameworks.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is on an improvement journey to become outstanding with a world-class clinical reputation, focusing on patient safety, harm-free care and the right care in the right place at the right time. We value an inclusive working environment and WeCare values and behaviours.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 9
Salary: £115,120 to £131,578 a year per annum (inc)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-7464622GSS
Job locations: CEME Innovation Centre, London, RM13 8EU
Job description and person specification
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below. For further details, please contact Pav Devsi at pavanjit.devsi@nelft.nhs.uk.
Experience - Essential
* Demonstrated experience at a significantly senior procurement level within the NHS.
* Substantial experience reporting to and working with Executive and Board level committees, forums and meetings.
* Successfully delivered high-value change and transformation programmes and provided professional and strategic leadership to the Procurement function.
* Ability to interpret national and local policy drivers where no guidance exists; establish and maintain strong networks with national and regional policy influencers.
* Experience planning and implementing long-term strategic plans affecting multiple organisations in uncertain environments; evidence of influence on corporate strategy.
* Experience establishing, negotiating and finalising highly strategic contracts with consultants and suppliers, and managing complex commercial relationships.
* Subject Matter Expert in Procurement and Supply Chain with strong stakeholder management at all levels.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions from complex data and information.
* Excellent leadership and staff development skills; significant experience coaching and mentoring members.
Skills - Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across media.
* Commitment to partnership working with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to lead multi-professional teams to deliver objectives to a high standard.
* Ability to influence staff at all levels and disciplines.
* Self-motivation and ability to motivate others.
* Analytical thinking to generate innovative solutions and convert strategy into delivery.
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet tight timescales.
* Customer service awareness and high IT proficiency with MS packages.
Knowledge - Essential
* Specialist knowledge of procurement legislation and public sector procurement.
* Experience in contract and category research, source planning and value-driven business cases.
* Knowledge of contract law.
Desirable
* Specialist knowledge of Supply Chain and Commercial Development.
Qualifications - Essential
* Relevant first degree or equivalent vocational qualification.
* MCIPS or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Master’s level knowledge or equivalent with substantial cross-functional training and experience.
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development or postgraduate accreditation.
Other - Essential
* Awareness of Trust Values and willingness to travel across the Trust.
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require UK Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications. For information see the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK-specific guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.
Employer details
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: CEME Innovation Centre, London, RM13 8EU
Employer’s website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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