Overview
Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can take ownership, influence key business decisions and deliver measurable results from day one?
At Kara Healthcare, we are committed to providing exceptional care for our residents and are guided by our core values of Care, Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Excellence. To support our continued growth, we are looking for a highly capable Procurement Manager who can hit the ground running and play a key role in strengthening our procurement function.
We are looking for a commercially minded procurement professional with experience in sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimisation. You will drive value, deliver sustainable savings, and ensure our homes receive the products and services needed to provide outstanding resident care.
If you are proactive, results-focused, and passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Your duties:
As Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that support the operational and financial objectives of Kara Healthcare. You will work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation to ensure value for money, supply continuity and quality standards are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies across multiple categories.
- Lead supplier negotiations to achieve best value, service quality and contractual terms.
- Identify and deliver sustainable cost-saving opportunities without compromising resident care.
- Manage procurement budgets and monitor expenditure against targets.
- Conduct spend analysis and provide detailed reporting to support decision-making.
- Lead tender processes and contract renewals in line with business requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor supplier performance and manage service level agreements.
- Identify and mitigate procurement, supplier and supply chain risks.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and systems.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant legislation, policies and best practices.
Key Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience in a Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement role.
- Strong strategic procurement and sourcing expertise.
- Demonstrable success in contract negotiation and supplier management.
- Experience delivering measurable cost reductions and value improvement initiatives.
- Strong budget management and commercial awareness.
- Advanced spend analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Tendering and contract management experience.
- Risk management and supply chain management expertise.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience driving change and continuous improvement.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using procurement systems.
- Experience within elderly care, healthcare or social care environments is desirable.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be:
- Commercially astute and business focused.
- Results-driven with a proactive approach.
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- An analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
- A confident people person and skilled negotiator.
- Collaborative, resilient and adaptable.
- Passionate about balancing commercial value with exceptional quality of care.
Why Join our team?
At Kara Healthcare, every decision we make is centred around improving the lives of our residents. As Procurement Manager, you will have a direct impact on ensuring our homes receive the products, services and support they need to deliver outstanding care while achieving sustainable value for the business.
If you are an experienced procurement professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference and are ready to hit the ground running, we would love to hear from you.
Follow our CEO Nitesh Somani or Kara Healthcare LinkedIn to find out more about us.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence in care.
Procurement Manager in Basingstoke employer: Kara Healthcare
Kara Healthcare is an outstanding employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where newly qualified and experienced pharmacists can thrive. Located in Leicester, the company provides competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and ample opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care.
