Role Purpose

To lead strategic procurement activity and bespoke commercial projects across the NMBC-supported Trusts within the West Midlands ICSs. Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and internal governance while delivering value, innovation, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value procurement projects, managing risk and ensuring compliance with UK and EU procurement law.

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with Trust and NMBC-wide objectives.

• Contribute to the NMBC strategic plan and savings delivery programme.

• Set supplier relationship management strategies for key contracts and partnerships.

• Advise divisional managers, clinicians, and executive stakeholders on procurement matters.

• Facilitate collaboration with NHS Supply Chain, SCCL, Crown Commercial Services, and partner trusts.

• Promote clinical and stakeholder engagement in procurement activity.

• Manage and develop strategic procurement team members (up to 3 directly), overseeing performance, recruitment, and development.

• Authorise departmental expenditures and contribute to resource management in line with Trust policies.

• Oversee procurement systems, data analytics, and policy development.

• Identify and deliver cost improvement opportunities through improved demand and contract management.

• Lead on sustainability, SME engagement, supplier diversity, and e-procurement system development.

• Implement best practices and innovative procurement techniques to enhance service delivery.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• MCIPS (Level 6) or working towards; or significant senior procurement experience.

• Minimum 5 years of senior-level procurement management experience.

• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proven track record in leading strategic procurement initiatives and performance delivery.

Working Conditions & Other Considerations

• Office-based with regular site visits to clinical areas and suppliers.

• High concentration required to analyse complex information and resolve procurement challenges.

• Exposure to conflict resolution, challenging supplier debriefs, and sensitive staff matters.