Overview

Salary: Competitive Salary with bonus, private healthcare and pension plan

Shift hours: Full Time

Head of Procurement – NHS Supply Chain: Food

Location: Chertsey or Mobile
Reports to: Business Director – NHS Supply Chain
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you a senior procurement leader ready to make a real impact on the NHS?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Procurement to join our NHS Supply Chain: Food team. This high-profile role will shape and deliver procurement and supplier management strategies across multiple food and beverage categories, managing over £200m in spend to drive savings, compliance, and value for NHS Trusts nationwide.

About the Role

As Head of Procurement, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering the NHS Supply Chain: Food business plan. You will:

  • Define and lead the procurement strategy to achieve year-on-year savings, retention, and category growth.

  • Oversee supplier management and frameworks across fresh food, multi-temperature solutions, beverages, confectionery, food-to-go, vending, and more.

  • Ensure full compliance with Public Contract Regulations, Government Procurement Policy Notes, and NHS England policies, including the Net Zero Roadmap.

  • Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Business Development to deliver commercial, operational, and Trust-facing value.

  • Build strong relationships with NHS stakeholders to showcase Foodbuy as a trusted category management service provider.

  • Lead, inspire, and develop a diverse team of 24 colleagues, fostering a high-performing culture that attracts and retains top talent.

  • Represent NHS Supply Chain: Food at industry events, strengthening our presence and credibility.

About You

We’re looking for a dynamic and resilient leader with:

  • Extensive experience in supplier, distributor, and client stakeholder management.

  • Proven expertise in public sector procurement and compliance.

  • A strong track record of leading high-performing commercial teams and delivering measurable results.

  • Excellent commercial acumen, analytical skills, and decision-making ability.

  • The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and inspire teams across multiple locations.

  • A collaborative, innovative approach with the ability to define a long-term vision while delivering short- and medium-term results.

Why Join Us?

At Foodbuy, we’re proud to support the NHS in delivering safe, sustainable, and value-driven food solutions. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference for Trusts across the country while developing and leading a high-profile team within a FTSE 100 organisation.

Reference: compass/TP/1545152/198475

Location: Chertsey

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