Head of Procurement - NHS Supply Chain: Food
Location: Chertsey or Mobile
Reports to: Business Director - NHS Supply Chain
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Are you a senior procurement leader ready to make a real impact on the NHS?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Procurement to join our NHS Supply Chain: Food team. This high-profile role will shape and deliver procurement and supplier management strategies across multiple food and beverage categories, managing over £200m in spend to drive savings, compliance, and value for NHS Trusts nationwide.
About the Role
As Head of Procurement, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering the NHS Supply Chain: Food business plan. You will:
1. Define and lead the procurement strategy to achieve year-on-year savings, retention, and category growth.
2. Oversee supplier management and frameworks across fresh food, multi-temperature solutions, beverages, confectionery, food-to-go, vending, and more.
3. Ensure full compliance with Public Contract Regulations, Government Procurement Policy Notes, and NHS England policies, including the Net Zero Roadmap.
4. Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Business Development to deliver commercial, operational, and Trust-facing value.
5. Build strong relationships with NHS stakeholders to showcase Foo...