Head of Supply Chain Management - Healthcare

Within this role you will set the strategic agenda, own the operational performance of and negotiate hospital contracts, terms and rates for a portfolio of hospitals with spend up to £250m covering all areas of activity from out-patient procedures through to complex cancer care. You will have Delegated signatory authority for contracts of up to £10m p.a. and negotiate hospital tenders within defined parameters to deliver to Aviva's strategic aims across commercial value, quality, customer experience and ESG. Additionally, you will:

• End to end accountability for strategy, plans, service development, contract compliance and provider performance for hospitals comprising of up to £250m p.a. of spend
• Lead individual for management of critical hospital relationships
• Responsible for leading and developing a strong team of Provider Management professionals
• Responsible for the smooth running of our flagship condition-based treatment networks such as Hip and Knee across hospitals nationally
• Lead on development initiatives to enhance the quality of and oversight of hospital services across all hospitals - for example drafting target contracts or leading on the development of oncology services
  
  In depth knowledge of the private medical insurance market and a strong understanding of the UK Health system. Strong outcome-focus and ability to translate strategy, plan and deliver in a timely manner
• Strong analytical and commercial experience with application of sophisticated analytical inputs to inform a negotiating approach
• Experience of contract negotiation and management and running of structured tendering processes, including evolution of terms
• Track record of operational management, working with third parties to deliver key business and customer outcomes
• Demonstration of the highest level of integrity and the ability to deliver good customer and regulatory outcomes. Evidence of developing strong relationships with senior internal business partners and external providers
  
  Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.
• National salary circa £100,000, London salary circa £120,000, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications
• Bonus opportunity - 25% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools
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