At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement activities, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to optimise value.
- Company: Join HeliosX, a fast-growing healthcare platform revolutionising access to healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private health insurance, and a home office allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of digital healthcare while making a real impact on people's lives.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in procurement with strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Ready to revolutionize healthcare, making it faster and more accessible than ever before? Founded in 2013 by Dwayne D’Souza, HeliosX was built on a simple but powerful idea: healthcare should be easier to access, faster to receive, and centred around the individual. We operate our own manufacturing and proprietary products, led by in-house medical teams, researchers, and pharmacists at the top of their fields.
HeliosX is looking for a Group Procurement Manager to bring rigour and commerciality to how we manage supplier relationships across the business. You'll run end-to-end procurement activity, from RFPs and negotiations through to contract management and supplier performance, working closely with teams across the Group to ensure every pound we spend is delivering real value.
- Manage commercial negotiations for new/renewed supplier contracts to optimise value-for-money.
- Review commercial terms within supplier contracts and maintain contract repository (incl. identification of unfavourable terms and risk clauses).
- Conduct supplier due diligence checks (financial health, ESG, sanctions screening).
- Conduct structured supplier performance reviews against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
- Design procurement function work program to direct efforts towards opportunities with highest return on time invested.
- Deliver work program at pace, effectively balancing shorter-term delivery of quick wins with longer-term strategic negotiation of contracts with higher value and complexity.
- Own group procurement policy and ensure compliance with the policy across departments.
- Evaluate and implement necessary procurement technology solutions (e-procurement, AI tools, contract management systems).
Experienced procurement professional with 5+ years of managing supplier contracts and negotiations. Knowledge of procurement in the technology space is preferred.
- Supplier relationship management, RFP coordination, and contract negotiation.
- Commercial review of supplier contracts.
- Technology-enabled supplier value analysis, including use of AI as necessary.
- Ownership of procurement process and policy compliance, including internal stakeholder management.
- Proactively identifies risks, opportunities and gaps without being directed.
- Identifies opportunities to use AI, data analytics, automation and emerging technologies to improve the quality, speed and efficiency of the function's outputs.
- Applies a cost-conscious lens to procurement recommendations, maximising the value delivered by suppliers.
25 Days Holiday (+ all the usual Bank Holidays) ~ Private health insurance, along with extra dental and eye care cover ~ Employee Pension with Smart Pension ~ Enhanced parental leave ~ Cycle-to-work Scheme ~ Electric Car Scheme ~ Free Dermatica and MedExpress products every month, as well as family discounts ~ Home office allowance ~ Access to a Headspace subscription, discounted gym memberships, and a learning and development budget.
Procurement Manager - Purchasing (Permanent) in London employer: HeliosX
HeliosX is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that champions innovation in digital healthcare. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our Remote GP & Digital Health Prescriber role provides opportunities for growth while enjoying benefits like private health insurance and a generous holiday allowance. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care from the comfort of your own home.
