Deputy Head of Procurement

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

Role: Deputy Head of Procurement

Location: Birmingham (hybrid working with 3 days in the office per week)

Are you looking for an exciting role working as part of a progressive and forward thinking Procurement Team where you can take the lead on identifying commercial issues and key commodity areas, working to promote and support Procurement development withinthe department. If so, then this exciting Deputy Head of Procurement position may well give your career that next uplift.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement you will be responsible for providing dedicated procurement support to all Divisions. You will work with them to identify, develop and deliver credible work plans and cost improvement programmes within agreed timescales,ensuring all procurement activity is undertaken in accordance with public procurement legislation as well as standing financial instructions and standing orders.

With 3 direct reports, you will act as a role model within the procurement team, sharing knowledge, skills and expertise and providing formal and informal training/mentoring as required.

You will also establish, develop and maintain relationships between Senior Stakeholders to improve service delivery and to help drive the pace and delivery of efficiency programmes and cost improvement programmes and influence and support Divisions withprocurement decisions.

You will deputise as and when required for the Head of Procurement and other members of the Senior Management Team and effectively manage and lead your Category Procurement Team in delivery of all required objectives and influencing colleagues and stakeholdersin order to deliver the best value outcome.

**Key requirements**:

- Team Leadership and Staff Management
- Influencing
- Negotiation
- Public Sector experience
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Ideally some background in medical related categories but not essential
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Supplier Management
- Data Analysis

If you think you have the experience required to fulfil this role then please send your updated CV through to me: and we can arrange a further chat. Interviews will take place ASAP.


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