Head of Procurement

7 months ago


Uxbridge, United Kingdom LHC Procurement Group Full time

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LHCPG is on the lookout for an exceptional individual to spearhead our procurement operations as the Head of Procurement. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and drive excellence in procurement strategies and processes, this role is for you

The Head of Procurement at LHCPG is responsible for ensuring the efficient and compliant delivery of procurement activities by streamlining processes and fostering innovation. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to meet procurement deadlines, synchronising procurement programs with pre-tender and post-award activities, and collaborating with regional procurement managers to enhance LHC product development and delivery.

Here's what success in this role looks like:
**What you will be doing**:
As the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our procurement strategies. Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide expert advisory support on procurement regulations and reforms.
- Develop and maintain LHCPG's long-term procurement strategy.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and clear audit trails in procurement operations.
- Manage OJEU notices, data management, and certification checks.
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities, from business case development to mobilization.
- Coordinate procurement programs to meet deadlines and optimize resources.
- Ensure high-quality specifications and documentation meet regulatory standards.
- Lead supplier assessment and due diligence processes.
- Manage external procurement platforms and third-party relationships.
- Support RBUs, develop training materials, and liaise with stakeholders.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement improvements.
- Recruit, train, and manage procurement personnel.
- Standardize processes while accommodating regional priorities.
- Represent LHCPG at procurement workshops and events.

**What you need**:
To excel in this role, you'll need:

- Proven track record as a Procurement Professional in delivering complex construction and building maintenance programs within the public sector.
- Detailed knowledge of contractual frameworks, legislative requirements, and statutory obligations related to property, construction, and procurement.
- Experience working on a diverse range of projects using both traditional and modern procurement methods.
- Proficiency in developing multi-user, multi-supplier frameworks, demonstrating practical knowledge of procurement systems.
- Familiarity with implementing dynamic purchasing systems is desirable.
- Previous experience in developing and presenting strategic business cases and plans to key stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of client, supplier, and market needs, with a focus on delivering results in dynamic team environments.
- MCIPS or FCIPS qualification is essential, with a degree-level education being desirable.
- Highly disciplined and process-driven, able to work effectively under tight deadlines, with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

**What You'll Get**:
In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer:

- Basic salary Grade POF which starts at £68,802.
- A non-contractual and discretionary annual bonus scheme is in place based on the achievement of personal and company targets.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit).
- 34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- 36-hour week.
- Personal training and development plan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Discounts.


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