Procurement Manager

What we’re looking for:

 You'll be a confident procurement professional with the ability to balance commercial thinking with strong governance and compliance expertise.

 Essential Experience & Knowledge

•  Proven experience in a procurement leadership or category management role
•  Experience within a large, complex, multi-site organisation
•  Demonstrable success implementing and improving procurement processes and controls
•  Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation, governance and best practice
•  Experience developing supplier management and procurement frameworks
•  Strong commercial awareness with contract negotiation experience

Skills & Attributes

•  Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
•  Ability to assess supplier performance, market trends and business needs
•  Excellent communication and influencing skills
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
•  Passion for continuous improvement and delivering tangible business benefits

Desirable

•  CIPS qualification or membership

What You'll Get in Return

 At Community Integrated Care, you'll join an organisation that genuinely values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to influence procurement strategy at a national level while helping ensure every pound spent delivers the greatest possible impact for the people we support.

 If you're an experienced procurement professional looking for a role where you can shape strategy, embed best practice, and deliver real organisational value, we'd love to hear from you.

 Apply today and help us create better outcomes through smarter procurement.

Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.

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