“I have to be adaptable, but I have to ensure that I check in on my own resilience. And what I don’t want to do is overstretch, let my own children down, and then let the job down. So that kind of temperature check with myself has really been important in terms of visionary leadership. I get really excited about what’s coming up, and how do I curate what we do and simulate what we have to do next.”
In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Savita Mace, the Chief Procurement Officer for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Together they explore the critical role of risk management in procurement, the transformative impact of technology, and the importance of mentoring the next generation of professionals.
As the Chief Procurement Officer at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSFT), Savita leads a team of eighty procurement and supply professionals who deliver value for money, quality, and efficiency across the health system. With over twenty years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, Savita has directed world-class procurement functions for global companies such as AstraZeneca, Roche, and Sony, driving and accelerating business growth and innovation.
Savita is passionate about developing and mentoring the next generation of procurement leaders, and she shares her expertise and insights as a visiting lecturer and course mentor at University of Sussex and Durham University. She is also the UK representative of the Membership Committee at CIPS – The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, the leading professional body for procurement and supply chain management. She holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Procurement from University of South Wales, and is a chartered fellow of CIPS.
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