Head of Procurement

Role: Head of Procurement

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: up to £85k per annum

Location: South London/Hybrid

My client is one of the most prestigious and influential Institutes who are world-leading in Research and Development in their healthcare field. A rare and fantastic opportunity has become available to lead their procurement service, to include strategic category management, sustainable and responsible procurement practice, effective leadership and operational procurement support.

Key Responsibilities: -

• The development and implementation of overarching Category Management strategies covering key areas of non-staff expenditure across the organisation.
• Leadership and team development, with the provision of a collaborative, business partnering approach to category management and modern, operational procurement support.
• Develop, implement and maintain robust value-for-money arrangements and reporting in support of the scientific research and associated support activities.
• Resilient, efficient and sustainable supply chain management, leveraging key vendor relationships to ensure the reliable provision of fit-for-purpose goods and equipment at optimal pricing.
• Develop and maintain systems and arrangements to ensure effective negotiation of contracts, using frameworks, where applicable, and other innovative solutions.
• Proactively develop effective skills and awareness of procurement best practise across the organisation

Experience Required: -

• Significant senior category management experience within a complex organisation with significant capital expenditure requirements.
• Previous experience with research/ laboratory supply chain, and significant capital projects.
• Experience within research, academia, life sciences or charity organisation.
• Leadership of modern, fit for purpose service delivery and stakeholder management.
• Experience of influencing and engaging at all levels on procurement related matters.
• Experience of running source-to-pay system with ERP environment.
• Experience in using tendering and contract management systems.
• Strong track record of achievement across procurement and supply chain
• Experience gained within either Clinical Research, Education or Pharmaceutical sectors

Education: -

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification (MCIPS or equivalent).
• Knowledge of procurement principles and practices.
• Demonstrable professional development through involvement in challenging and influential roles.