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Senior Procurement Manager Care & Nursing Homes

Salt Search

London, UKView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£70,000 to £80,000

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

The role runs buying and contract work for care and nursing homes, aiming for good deals and strong supplier links. It suits someone with several years of procurement experience in the care sector who enjoys leading a team and improving commercial performance.

What you'll need

Proven procurement experience in care homes, nursing homes or similar settings
Experience managing contracts and supplier relationships
Ability to deliver cost savings and improve commercial performance
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Leadership experience or ability to develop a procurement function
Clear communication skills

How to boost your chances

Highlight any care‑home procurement projects on your CV
Prepare examples of cost‑saving initiatives you have led
Show how you have built strong supplier relationships
Research the employer’s care portfolio to tailor your cover letter
Be ready to discuss how you would set up a strategic procurement plan
Have references who can speak to your procurement work

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Job description

We're looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead and develop our procurement and contract management function. 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 sup…