Head of ICS Procurement

Job summary The Head of ICS Procurement will work across the ICS to lead on collaborative strategy and drive forward the ICS Procurement Programme. They will be a recognised procurement professional to provide advice and support to all ICS organisations. This role takes responsibility for implementing the commercial vision set nationally and across the ICS to ensure the success of collaborative procurement in South Yorkshire that meets objectives and efficiencies. The Head of ICS Procurement will also line manage the ICS procurement team and will deputise for the ICS Procurement Director at National, Regional and ICS Meetings as required. The Head of ICS Procurement will lead on the strategy, planning and reporting of workstreams, working in such a way that fully complies with the Trusts & ICS reporting timescales and governance arrangements. Successful candidates will be able to act on their own initiative, demonstrate sound judgement, have strong programme management and stakeholder management skills and have a demonstrable extensive procurement knowledge including relevant hands-on experience of above threshold tendering preferably for collaborative projects. Main duties of the job Assist the ICS Procurement Director in development of the collaborative procurement strategy. Develop the ICS Procurement strategic roadmap ensuring alignment to the national procurement agenda. Develop the ICS wide procurement workplan through effective engagement with ICS stakeholders and detailed analytics. Engage with stakeholders across the ICS including CEO and executive sponsors. Carry out detailed analysis on complex procurement activity and issues making informed recommendations. Provide professional procurement advice to all stakeholders in the ICS at all levels. Develop the strategic plan for the delivery of the NHSE Central Commercial Function recommendations ensuring they are embedded across South Yorkshire. Develop the appropriate papers for the relevant boards and groups within the ICS, NHSEI and the Trust. Deliver collaborative efficiency opportunities and report to senior stakeholders and Executives. Provide programme management leadership and expertise to the allocated Workstream. Support the development of project plans for the workstream leads. Develop procurement policy and service development ensuring the standardisation of processes takes place across the ICS to improve efficiency. Setting up and maintaining project groups deemed necessary to support delivery of the required Workstream outputs. To plan, attend and chair meetings/work groups related to the Programme. Initiate and participate in relevant local, regional and national meetings as required. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. The ICS Collaborative Procurement workstream will deliver a collaborative procurement programme to support all organisations within the ICS. To deliver measurable savings from revenue and capital expenditure to support the Productivity and Efficiency programme for all Trusts within the ICS. To deliver against the national strategic commercial framework for the NHS. Details Date posted 16 June 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 190-1673-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of teaching service improvement methods Extensive experience of Programme Management Developing business cases Significant Procurement Experience Experience of leading large or complex improvement projects Initiating and facilitating successful organisational or system wide improvement at a senior level Experience of working and influencing senior teams Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries Experience and confidence to represent the programme at local, regional and national level Experience of managing teams Proven experience of leading change management Extensive experience of leading collaborative projects to completion Desirable Experience of working in an acute teaching hospital and/or community services environment. Initiating and facilitating successful organisational or system wide improvement at a senior level Experience of managing budgets Personal Qualities Essential Able to act on own initiative, judgement and to make decisions. Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels. Outcomes focused, strong drive and motivation Proven time management skills and experience of working to deadlines Education and Qualifications Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent experience Masters level qualifaction or equivalent experience Membership of CIPS or working towards with equivalent experience Evidence of CPD Desirable Project/ Programme Management qualification eg. PRINCE 2, MSP or equivalent experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work with and build relationships with local, regional and national organisations Highly developed influencing skills with the ability to present to and engage a wide range of stakeholders in ideas and proposals. Excellent performance management skills. Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups. Desirable Procure to pay system experience Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of teaching service improvement methods Extensive experience of Programme Management Developing business cases Significant Procurement Experience Experience of leading large or complex improvement projects Initiating and facilitating successful organisational or system wide improvement at a senior level Experience of working and influencing senior teams Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries Experience and confidence to represent the programme at local, regional and national level Experience of managing teams Proven experience of leading change management Extensive experience of leading collaborative projects to completion Desirable Experience of working in an acute teaching hospital and/or community services environment. Initiating and facilitating successful organisational or system wide improvement at a senior level Experience of managing budgets Personal Qualities Essential Able to act on own initiative, judgement and to make decisions. Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels. Outcomes focused, strong drive and motivation Proven time management skills and experience of working to deadlines Education and Qualifications Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent experience Masters level qualifaction or equivalent experience Membership of CIPS or working towards with equivalent experience Evidence of CPD Desirable Project/ Programme Management qualification eg. PRINCE 2, MSP or equivalent experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work with and build relationships with local, regional a