University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Director of Procurement
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An exceptional opportunity has arisen to lead one of the most ambitious procurement transformation programmes in the NHS.
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Procurement Director to lead the One Dorset Procurement Service (ODPS), a shared procurement and supply chain service serving Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Dorset Integrated Care System.
As Procurement Director, you will provide strategic leadership for all procurement and supply chain activity across the partnership, ensuring the delivery of value for money, commercial excellence, sustainability, and innovation. You will act as the recognised procurement and commercial expert, working closely with Chief Finance Officers, Executive Directors, clinicians, and system partners to deliver outstanding outcomes for our organisations and the communities we serve.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of procurement across Dorset, leading a high-performing service through its next phase of development and embedding a single, integrated approach across our provider organisations.
The Procurement Director will provide strategic and operational leadership to the One Dorset Procurement Service, leading a team of approximately 60 staff and ensuring the successful delivery of procurement, supply chain, and commercial services across the partnership.
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Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading the implementation and ongoing development of the One Dorset Procurement Service and its Target Operating Model.
- Providing strategic procurement and commercial advice at Board and Executive level.
- Delivering sustainable financial benefits, value for money, and supply chain improvements across partner organisations.
- Building strong relationships with clinicians, senior leaders, system partners, and external stakeholders to support organisational and system-wide objectives.
- Leading organisational change, service transformation, and workforce development to create a high-performing, innovative, and customer-focused procurement function.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements, and NHS best practice whilst driving continuous improvement and innovation.
Recruitment Timeline
- Advert closes: Sunday 30th August 2026
- Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Stakeholder and interview assessments: Thursday 10th September 2026
Previous applicants need not apply.
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Dorset is a fantastic place to live and work, offering an outstanding quality of life alongside a rewarding senior leadership opportunity within the NHS.
The One Dorset Procurement Service is a shared service operating across three NHS provider organisations and forms an important part of Dorset's wider Integrated Care System. Working collaboratively across organisational boundaries, the service plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care through effective procurement, commercial leadership, and supply chain management.
The successful candidate will join an ambitious and forward-thinking leadership community committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering value for the people of Dorset. You will have the opportunity to influence decisions at the highest levels, work with a wide range of partners, and lead a service with significant strategic importance.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and where diversity of thought, experience, and background is valued.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Sandra North
Job title: Executive Assistant to Chief Finance Officer
Email address: sandra.north@nhs.net
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