Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and commercially astute leader to join NELFT as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). This post is being advertised with a short deadline due to the urgency of needing a senior experienced procurement professional in post as a result of internal promotion.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will provide strategic leadership for procurement and commercial services across NELFT and partner Trusts. This pivotal role will build on the success of the North East London Health and Care Procurement Partnership (NEL HCPP), driving innovation, efficiency, and value in procurement to deliver excellent patient outcomes, particularly across mental health and community services.
Interview - Week commencing 13th 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 Barts Health
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
How to apply / Further details
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Pav Devsi
Job title: Managing Director
Email address: huh-tr.prog.nelprocurement@nhs.net
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