April 2026 - KFM is pleased to announce the appointment of Clara Purnell as Director of Procurement, effective 26 May 2026.

Clara joins KFM from Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, where she led procurement, supply chain and contract management for a £600m turnover organisation, delivering major strategic, capital and transformation programmes and achieving significant, sustainable efficiencies.

With senior leadership experience across both public and private healthcare, Clara has also held a national role as Deputy Chief Officer at the Healthcare Supply Association (HCSA) and was the Senior Responsible Owner for the award-winning Women’s Network for NHS Procurement and Supply Chain.

Preeya Bailie, Managing Director of KFM, said: “We are delighted to welcome Clara to KFM. Her extensive healthcare procurement experience, strong strategic leadership and passion for collaboration will be instrumental in strengthening our procurement function and supporting our continued growth. Clara’s appointment further enhances our ability to deliver high‑quality, efficient services that directly support patient care at King’s.”

Clara is passionate about procurement’s role in supporting best‑practice patient pathways and improving patient experience and safety. In her role, she will strengthen KFM’s procurement strategy and further enhance collaboration with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring cost savings and benefits are reinvested to support world‑class patient care.

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KFM provides healthcare support services, partnering with healthcare organisations enabling them to deliver world class patient care. KFM is owned by King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust making KFM a public authority. With a turnover of around £220 million, all KFM’s cost savings and benefits are reinvested in the NHS. KFM’s end-to-end managed services cover all areas and specialties including procuring and supplying all clinical supplies, medical equipment plus maintenance, training and technical support and outpatient pharmacy dispensing services.
Recognised for their innovative and collaborative approach, KFM has won multiple awards highlighting its dedication to delivering first class healthcare support services. In March 2023, KFM received the 'Procurement Project of the Year' award for the second time and was highly commended for 'Most Effective Contribution to Patient Safety' at the HSJ Partnership Awards. Additionally, KFM was awarded the 'Best Consultancy Partnership with the NHS' award at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2021 as well as winning the 'Best Use of Technology in Acute Care' at the Building Better Healthcare Awards 2021.
With over 350 staff, KFM are committed to supporting their workforce and local community, which was highlighted in 2023 when KFM received a Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for its positive role in supporting the Armed Forces community.