Head of Procurement and Supplies

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.

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

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.