Role: Head of Procurement
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: up to £80k 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
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.