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Salary for this role£79,504 – £91,609 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Closest occupation match: SOC 1134, Purchasing managers and directors. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £54,700 a year.

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Role description

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Deputy Head of Procurement - Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) to join our Procurement and Logistics team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing and delivering the Trust's DDaT procurement pipeline, strategic sourcing activity and complex tender exercises. The post holder will provide commercial leadership from procurement planning and strategy through tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award, ensuring value for money, regulatory compliance, effective risk management and delivery of cost improvement objectives. The role works closely with senior digital, technical, finance and procurement stakeholders to support the Trust's digital transformation priorities and wider Procurement Strategy.

Main duties of the job

-Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, develop sourcing strategies and drive evidence-based commercial decision-making.

- Lead the planning and delivery of the DDaT procurement pipeline and complex, high-value tender exercises.

-Develop procurement strategies and identify appropriate routes to market to secure value for money and effective commercial outcomes.

- Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation, NHS requirements and Trust governance procedures.

- Manage procurement milestones, commercial risks, contract expiries and competing priorities.

- Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) opportunities.

- Provide expert commercial advice, lead negotiations and support effective contract award and handover.

- Prepare pipeline reports, financial evaluations and commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£79,504 to £91,609 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8290230CORB8cPRO-1

Job locations

Princes House

London Road

Reading

RG1 5UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated procurement professional to join our team as Deputy Head of Procurement Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT). This senior role will lead the planning and delivery of complex DDaT procurement activity, from initial requirements and sourcing strategy through competitive tendering, negotiation and contract award. Working closely with senior digital, technical, finance and procurement colleagues, you will ensure robust commercial governance, value for money, effective risk management and delivery of the Trusts cost improvement objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute individual with strong strategic sourcing, tender management and stakeholder engagement skills to support the Trusts digital transformation and wider procurement priorities.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Degree in procurement or relevant related subject or Significant and demonstrable procurement knowledge and skill expected to be gained over approximately 2 - 3 years
Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies qualification or a commitment to work towards it

Desirable

Previous NHS procurement experience within a non-clinical category.
Use of the Atamis and EFin Systems

Experience

Essential

Excellent understanding of mechanisms to engage stakeholders

Desirable

Previous NHS procurement experience within a non-clinical category.

Experience

Essential

Contracts experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.