Interim Head of Procurement

A large NHS organisation is currently seeking a very capable individual to work as a Procurement Specialist supporting the transformation of their overall strategy for Procurement.

Main Responsibilities:

- Deliver the existing procurement work plan to ensure that all procurement requirements are planned in a timely manner;
- Develop the work plan to maximise the QIPP/CIP savings opportunity
- Maintain, develop and report on Contracts Register Maintain, develop and report on our waiver log;
- Maintain, develop and report on spend analysis tool, operate in line with the organisation Standing Financial Instructions and policies;
- Respond positively and quickly to Trust requests for procurement support;
- Ensure that the Board via the Finance & Investment Committee have a clear understanding of the totality of procurement spend within the organisation;
- Manage and control the budget for the Procurement service also engage with end users;
- Develop and execute the current procurement strategy (2016 - 19), including the development of procurement policies and processes so that they remain effective;
- Ensure that information required to deliver procurements is accurate, and achieve the performance targets set in the procurement strategy and business plan;
- Established effective contract management mechanisms for strategic contracts;

A successful candidate will have:

- Commercially astuteness and be financially skilled to a degree level or gained through relevant experience;
- Expert knowledge of procurement strategy acquired by a professional procurement qualification (CIPS)
- Prince II, MSP, ITIL or other recognised Project or Programme Management qualification

For further information on this role please contact Donna Larder on (Apply online only) or email (url removed) PLEASE NOTE: The client is looking to interview and appoint to the role quickly, candidates will need to be available to interview on the 4th April 2017