Deputy Head of Procurement

Interim Deputy Head of Procurement

My client are seeking an interim Deputy Head of Procurement for an initial period of 3 months (with likely extension). This is a crucial role in the organisation, and gives the successful applicant the chance to work for a reputable NHS organisation.

Key responsibilities of the Deputy Head of Procurement:

• Act as client lead for high volume and complex projects and contracts
• Develop and implement a strategy for the spend area, ensuring continuous improvement in costs and quality
• Undertake effective budget planning and management
• Ensure compliance with the overall procurement strategy, financial regulations, and UK/EU law
• Manage the tender and negotiation exercise in line with registration and SFI's for each client
• Effective contract management and provide high level contractual advice
• Align category work plans to clinical priorities and work plans
• Drafting and presentation of financial and written reports
• Excellent supplier relationship management. Being able to manage current suppliers, introducing new suppliers and building long term relationships to enable continuous improvement
• Liaising with key stakeholders
• Providing commissioning support
• Support effective mobilisation of contracts
• Supplier & spend analysis and performance reports

The successful Deputy Head of Procurement will:

• Have proven senior Public Sector procurement experience
• Be able to prepare and deliver a strategy as well as a detailed contracting programme involving some complex tendering and contract management processes
• Have proven experience in managing a competitive tendering process
• Have experience in development and implementation of plans
• Have an awareness and understanding of the whole life cycle of procurement, contract and relationship management
• Have excellent negotiation skills
• Have a knowledge of procurement contract laws/regulations

This contract is a fantastic challenge for the right candidate and offers both competitive rates as well as longevity.

If you feel your experience matches the above criteria and are interested in this role, please send your CV to Liam Cox at Sellick Partnership or give me a call for a confidential chat.

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