Director of Procurement


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£112,782 - £129,783
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorset, BH7 7DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officers of the Dorset Provider Trusts, the Procurement Director will lead the strategic direction, operationaldeliveryand ongoing development of the One Dorset Procurement Service. The successful candidate will: Act as the executive lead for procurement and supply chain services across Dorset's provider organisations. Drive the continued implementation and evolution of the One Dorset Procurement Service and its Target Operating Model. Lead strategic procurement, commercial and supply chain programmes that support organisational priorities and improve patient care. Deliver measurable financial benefits, commercialvalueand service improvements. Develop andmaintaineffective relationships with Trust Boards, Executive Directors, clinicians, Integrated CareBoardsand wider system partners. Champion procurement best practice, governance,sustainabilityand social value across the partnership. Lead, inspire and develop a large multidisciplinary procurement workforce, creating a culture of collaboration,innovationand continuous improvement. Represent Dorset at regional and national forums and contribute to the wider NHS procurement agenda. We are looking for a senior procurement leader with substantial executive-level experience, a strongtrack recordof leading complex transformation programmes, excellent commercialacumenand the ability to influence and inspire across organisational boundaries.

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