Chris Smith

Procurement Manager

Washington, England, United Kingdom

About

I have over twenty years’ experience in the Procurement industry, eighteen of which have been in the NHS. Most recently, two years expirence as acting Deputy Head of Procurement and Supplies responsible for twenty seven members of staff within the Contracts, Processing, and inventory teams.

Experience

  • Procurement Manager at Karbon Homes
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • Procurement Partner at Gentoo Group
    Apr 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Procurement and Contract Management

  • Contracts Manager at North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP
    Mar 2018 - Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    I manage thirteen members of staff across the contracting and purchasing functions within the Procurement and Supplies department.

  • North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (4 yrs 2 mos)
    • Deputy Head of Procurement & Supplies
      Jan 2016 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Contracts & Processing Manager, within Procurement

    • Divisional Procurement Manager
      Feb 2014 - Jan 2016 · 2 yrs

  • Procurement Specialist - Estates & Facilites at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
    Apr 2010 - Feb 2014 · 3 yrs 11 mos