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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an excellent team and lead our Procurement Service across NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
The Head of Procurement is a pivitol role providing leadership, strategic direction, operational and resource management for the delivery of our Procurement Services and in ensuring that the Procurement Service strategies are aligned to effectively support the delivery of NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s wider corporate objectives and national objectives. This involves planning, organising and adapting the delivery of a broad range of complex activities.
You will need to be a proven leader and have a track record of achievement in a complex organisation. NHS Ayrshire & Arran is ambitious in developing world class Procurement Services to underpin the reform and transformational change of service delivery for the benefit of patients and staff. You will act as a key advocate of this agenda. In addition you will act as a Directorate lead on the recently launched pan Ayrshire Community Wealth Building programme, intended to support wealth building across Ayrshire, providing economic and employment opportunities. Through progressive procurement practices, there is a valuable opportunity to implement change as the NHS exits from the pandemic and deliver improved services that are more flexible, effective, efficient and patient centred.
To discuss this exciting career development opportunity please contact either:
Sandy Agnew
Assistant Director of Estates and Support Services 07770331053
sandy.agnew@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
or
Nicola Graham
Director of Infrastructure and Support Services
01292 513787
nicola.graham3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Closing date 16th May
Interviews w/c 31st May