{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHead of Procurement and Supply Chain with Horder Healthcare in East Grinstead\n\n We are on the lookout for an experienced and driven Head of Procurement and Supply Chain to join our team here at Horder Healthcare. Leading the Procurement and Supplies team, as well as supporting the wider organisation with all procurement and supply chain aspects, this pivotal role within Horder Healthcare requires a strategic and innovative mindset, exceptional leadership abilities, and a proven track record of optimising procurement processes and supply chain management to drive organisational success. Alongside being the key lead in overseeing the procurement processes and strategies in alignment with the company's objectives and policies, you will also manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and tenders, lead on all project management aspects, drive cost-saving initiatives and lead by example a knowledgeable and skilled Procurement and Supplies team. Based from both The Horder Centre, Crowborough and The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead, with some further travel to our coastal sites required, this is a full-time, fixed-term contract role , offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  About you: Strong understanding of procurement best practices, supply chain dynamics, and industry trends. Prior project management experience, with examples of having thought outside of the box to create dynamic and innovative ways of working. Prior people management experience. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in data analysis and supply chain management software/tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Prior experience within a similar role, with a passion to innovate and deliver. Excellent communication skills, to help build those all-important and respected relationships with wider teams, and patients. Proactive and forward thinking, with a passion for continued learning. A working ethic aligned to our core values as a group: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride.   In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Horder Healthcare sponsorship . At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law. As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, all successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment. Based from both The Horder Centre, Crowborough and The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead, with some further travel to our coastal sites required, this is a full-time, fixed-term contract role , offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  We are on the lookout for an experienced and driven Head of Procurement and Supply Chain to join our team here at Horder Healthcare. Leading the Procurement and Supplies team, as well as supporting the wider organisation with all procurement and supply chain aspects, this pivotal role within Horder Healthcare requires a strategic and innovative mindset, exceptional leadership abilities, and a proven track record of optimising procurement processes and supply chain management to drive organisational success. Alongside being the key lead in overseeing the procurement processes and strategies in alignment with the company's objectives and policies, you will also manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and tenders, lead on all project management aspects, drive cost-saving initiatives and lead by example a knowledgeable and skilled Procurement and Supplies team. "}