Head of Procurement

2 days ago

Preston, United Kingdom CHEC Full time

**Job Title**: Head of Procurement

**Location**: Fulwood, Preston

**Contract Type**: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.

If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Procurement to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

**About the Role**

We are looking for someone to ensure that all procurement processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and that all purchases are made in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Head of Procurement will oversee a small team who are based in the Preston Head Office.

This is a brand new role, and we are looking for someone who thrives in a busy environment and can make an impact with our procurement strategy.

**We are looking for someone who can**:

- Develop procurement strategies and policies that align with organisational goals and objectives
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across all procurement activities, in line with objectives and KPIs
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring that all terms and conditions are favourable to the organisation
- Manage supplier relationships, including evaluating supplier performance and resolving any issues that arise to the relevant stakeholder
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including maintaining accurate records and ensuring that all procurement processes are transparent
- Monitor procurement budgets and expenditures, ensuring that all purchases are made within budget constraints. Escalate to relevant stakeholders to resolve issues
- Collaborate with other departments within the organisation to ensure that procurement activities support their needs and objectives
- Manage a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance and support as needed

**What you’ll bring to the role**:

- A track record of success in a similar role and demonstrable career progression
- Experience in a leadership role is preferred, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team, manage resources, and delegate tasks effectively
- Experience within our sector is desirable, not essential
- A solutions focussed way of working, with the ability to positively challenge our current processes and implement best practice
- The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential
- The ability to build strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and team members
- Strong analytical skills

**About CHEC**

Community Health and Eyecare, or CHEC as we like to be called, are a leading provider of NHS services in the UK, with an established group of hospitals and community clinics. Our vision is to provide accessible healthcare services across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art Cataract and Surgical Centres are a beacon of envy, where we are contracted to deliver cataracts, YAG laser and wAMD services across the UK, providing end-to-end care for every eye condition whilst continuing to support the NHS nationwide with our services.

**Why work for us?**
- 33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays
- Twice yearly Buy and sell annual leave scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Life Assurance scheme
- Bluelight Card
- 100’s of discount and cashback options
- Cycle Scheme
- Martin Dawes Reward Scheme
- Career development opportunities
- Performance review with a training and development plan
- Great team and working environment

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Preston, PR2 9WT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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