Head of Procurement

Job Description

What youll be doing: The Head of Procurement within the Foodbuy’s NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) team is to work collaboratively with the Business Director and NHS Leadership Team to define, lead and deliver the overarching strategy, business objectives and KPI’s for the NHS contract.This role will direct all procurement and supplier management strategies across all of the frameworks (Delivered Ready Prepared Meals, Fresh Food, Multi Temperature Food Solutions, Multi Temperature Distribution, Ambient, Cold Beverages, Confectionery andSnacks, Food to Go, Hot Beverages and Vending Consumables, Hot Beverages and Vending Solutions, School Fruit & Vegetables) covering £197m in spend.This is a senior, high-profile role that will play an integral part in supporting execution of the NHSSC contract and Business Plan to deliver Savings, Category Growth and KPI performance. More about the role:

• Lead the procurement function to plan, develop and execute procurement activity that delivers year on year increased savings, savings retention and category growth.
• Deliver best in class supplier management strategies to maximise the value of NHSSC to NHS Trusts and grow our market share.
• Work closely with the Head of Business Development to implement best in class procurement activity in Trusts.
• Work closely with Finance to monitor progress and deliver commercial targets.
• Work closely with the operations team to support value added services to Trusts.
• Build strong working relationships with key client stakeholders to build credibility and promote Foodbuy’s value as a Category Management Service Provider.
• Energise, inspire and develop a large and diverse team of 22 individuals (4 direct reports) to operate with pace, passion and resilience.
• Build a high performing team culture and position NHSSC as a destination for talent both internally and externally.
• Represent NHSSC: Food at industry events and forums to build awareness and credibility

What we’ll give: We ensure youre rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Who you are:

• Extensive experience of complex supplier, distributor and client stakeholder management
• Experience of public sector procurement and legislation
• Experience in leading a high performing commercial team and delivering results
• A strong decision maker, with great commercial acumen
• A resilient leader who works well under pressure
• Solid analytical skills, with an ability to manage and interpret data to make effective decisions • Ability to influence senior level stakeholders
• A dynamic & creative leader that can define a long term vision for success whilst delivering tangible progress short, medium & long term
• A collaborative team player that brings people together to deliver results
• Motivates, sets the pace & inspires