Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
The Head of Procurement will lead procurement and supply chain strategies within the healthcare sector, ensuring cost-effective and efficient operations. Based in Chesterfield, this role requires expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and strategic planning.
Client Details
We are partnering with a rapidly growing and highly entrepreneurial pharmacy group to appoint a Head of Procurement, a newly created leadership role critical to the next phase of expansion.
This is a high-impact opportunity to build and lead a best-in-class procurement function, with a particular focus on parallel import (PI) strategy supplier optimisation, and cost competitiveness across a multi-site pharmacy network.
Description
Reporting directly to the managing director, you will take full ownership of procurement strategy, with a core remit to enhance margins, strengthen supply resilience, and unlock growth through an effective PI model.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing a group-wide procurement strategy, aligned to growth and margin objectives
- Leading and optimising parallel imports (PI) sourcing, ensuring commercial advantage and regulatory compliance
- Building strong relationships with international suppliers and PI partners
- Driving cost-down initiatives, rebate structures, and supplier consolidation
- Managing stock availability and mitigating supply chain risk across retail pharmacy operations
- Establishing robust governance, reporting, and controls across procurement activity
- Building and leading a high-performing procurement team as the function scales
Profile
We are seeking a commercially driven procurement leader with deep expertise in pharmaceutical sourcing.
You will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a senior procurement role within pharmacy, wholesale, or pharmaceutical distribution
- Strong, hands-on experience of parallel imports (PI), including supplier networks, pricing dynamics, and compliance considerations
- A track record of delivering margin improvement and cost savings in a regulated environment
- Excellent supplier negotiation and relationship management skills, ideally with exposure to European markets
- Strong analytical capability, with the ability to make data-driven commercial decisions
- Leadership experience, with the ability to build and scale teams in a fast-paced environment
Job Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £90,000 per annum.
- Car allowance and performance-based bonus scheme.
- Access to a comprehensive private healthcare plan.
- Company pension contributions to support your future.
- Permanent position offering job security and career growth opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Head of Procurement to join a healthcare company in Chesterfield. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today.
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