Job Overview
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 IC, and play a key role in CHFT's £200m hospital reconfiguration programme.
Main Duties
* 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 IC collaborative initiatives.
* Maintain robust systems for contract management, e‑procurement, and performance reporting.
Person
Best suited for an individual with a Public Sector background, professional procurement qualification or equivalent experience at a senior level in a complex environment, and experience of managing and leading a team to deliver excellent results. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.
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.
EEO Statement
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.
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