We're looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead and develop our procurement and contract management function.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
You MUST have previous procurement experience within care homes, nursing homes, residential care or a closely related care environment.
This is a newly created strategic role, reporting to the Commercial Director, with responsibility for improving commercial performance, delivering savings, strengthening supplier relationships and ensuring procurement effectively supports our care services.
The Role
You'll develop and deliver a procurement strategy covering key areas of spend across our care and nursing home operations, as well as wider corporate expenditure.
You'll lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations and contract management across OPEX and CAPEX, using spend data and market knowledge to identify savings and improve value.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading procurement across care/nursing home and corporate expenditure
Delivering measurable cost savings and commercial improvements
Managing tenders, sourcing, negotiations and supplier selection
Developing category strategies across OPEX and CAPEX
Improving supplier and contract performance
Strengthening procurement governance, compliance and risk management
Using spend analysis to identify savings and efficiencies
Building strong relationships with operational care teams and senior leaders
Leading and developing a small procurement team
About You - Essential
Previous procurement experience within the care or nursing home sector is essential. xiskglj Applications without relevant sector procurement experience will not be considered.
You must have:
Proven procurement experience within care homes, nursing homes, residential care or a closely related care environment
Strong strategic sourcing and category management experience
Experience negotiating and managing supplier contracts
A proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings
Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with operational teams and senior leadership
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Senior Procurement Manager Care & Nursing Homes employer: Salt
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