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Job Title: Deputy Head of Procurement
Location: Denmark Hill, London
Salary: £70,400 - 80,400 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus
Contract Type: Permanent




Join KFM, a healthcare support services organisation at the forefront of delivering world-class patient care. We are seeking a
senior procurement leader to drive innovation and ensure sustainable, value-driven sourcing of essential goods and services that
impact lives every day.







We are looking for someone who can effectively manage a portfolio of complex and high profile procurement projects and contracts.
The successful candidate will lead commercial reviews, negotiate, and draft contracts for cost optimisation and deliver savings
targets to support the performance improvement programme. This role will require a combination of skill and experience to work at
a senior level within KFM and with our external clients / stakeholders across multiple disciplines to find solutions to complex
business issues.




Your leadership will extend to managing a team of Procurement colleagues, ensuring they have the guidance and support to excel.
You will also work closely with our other KFM teams and KCH (King's College Hospital) Stakeholders.




You will be accountable and responsible for the management of the business information and data systems & infrastructure relating
to Procurement, Supply Chain and Management Information & Reporting, ensuring that all designated systems are available and
performing to the agreed standard.




Candidate Profile:

* Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
* MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Successful track record of delivering cost reductions and service improvement
* Expertise in Category and Contract management of large and complex projects
* Expertise in Public Procurement Regulations, Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime
* Excellent Stakeholder management
* Proactive, organised and enthusiastic
* refer to attached Job Description for further detail







The interview process will be two stages, the final stage will be held on site at our Head Office and will include one of our key
stakeholders.

Apply to join as part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement. If you’re a strategic procurement leader ready to
help shape the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.




Please note our timescales for recruitment are as follows;


Closing Date: midnight on Sun 12th October 2025
Interview Dates: Wed 22nd & Thu 23rd October 2025




For any questions contact; kch-tr.kfmrecruitment@nhs.net