Head of Clinical Procurement

About Our Client

You will be working with the NHS and the combined procurement team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Sheffield Children's Hospitals. They have a strong commitment to providing top-tier services, the organisation is situated in Sheffield. You will help to make a significant impact in the community it serves.

Job Description

• Lead the commercial strategy for clinical equipment, change programs, and supply chain resilience.
• Oversee high-value contracts and major supplier relationships to secure the best outcomes for the Trusts.
• Collaborate on national, regional, and South Yorkshire procurement initiatives, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of Clinical Procurement strategies, supporting the Trusts business plans.
• Responsible for management of the Clinical team procuring goods, services and capital equipment, achieving the best possible financial outcomes for the Trusts, based on whole-lifecycle costs.
• Manage a skilled team, build collaborative partnerships, and deliver cost-saving strategies in alignment with the Trusts' productivity goals.
• Accountable for driving commercial negotiations with major suppliers of equipment and services as well as planning of negotiation strategies.
• Accountable for the resolution of commercial dispute situations including supporting any engagement with third-party legal advisors in respect to resolving contractual issues
• Undertakes contract reviews, assessing supplier performance against contractual obligations
• To deliver against agreed annual cost reduction targets and report on action taken, taking specialist responsibility for specific Departments and product categories.
• Responsibility for managing commercial risk in the areas of responsibility.
• To deputise for the Deputy Procurement Director.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Clinical Procurement Category should have:

• A degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in strategic procurement and must have clinical category management.
• Experience of market engagement and developing category strategies
• Experience of leading a team working in a hybrid environment to deliver results.
• Minimum 3 year's direct involvement in Procurement of Clinical Goods/Services, this could be within the NHS or another public sector environment.
• Deep experience of managing complex clinical/equipment tenders and commercial arrangements
• Experience of influencing decisions and building highly effective relationships
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Understanding of procurement legislation and regulations.
• Ability to analyse complex data and produce clear reports.

• NHS Band 8B Circa £62,000 - £72,000 per year dependent on experience
• A rewarding role in a leading public sector organisation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• A positive and inclusive company culture.

Travel to Sheffield will be expected a couple of times per week so you much live within commutable distance. Interviews will take place w/c 2nd December

This role isn't only about managing procurement - it's about joining a dedicated team that's setting new standards in health care and making a difference for patients and staff alike. If you want to be part of this exciting journey please make contact ASAP