This position offers a competitive salary, a great bonus, and comprehensive benefits. As a Procurement Manager at Newcross, this is your chance to make a real difference. You'll be a strategic force, ensuring legal compliance while championing bold, forward-thinking approaches that fuel our mission and long-term success.
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Reporting to: Director of Finance
Location: Hybrid Working (2 days per week in Dartington Office)
Salary: Up to £35,000 + up to 10% pa Bonus
Who are we?
At Newcross, we are passionate about helping our employees realise their career potential. Our DNA is rooted in a relentless pursuit of excellence, where we will encourage you to constantly challenge yourself and break new ground. Join our supportive and collaborative team, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Be part of a company that believes nothing is too hard and seeks out exceptional individuals who are driven to facilitate high-quality care. Unlock your potential and embark on a rewarding career journey with Newcross Healthcare.
Who are you?
You will be an experienced Procurement Manager ready to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability across our organisation.
In this high-impact role, you'll craft and lead smart procurement strategies that deliver exceptional value, build meaningful supplier partnerships, and unlock new opportunities for growth. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring every purchase is purposeful, cost-effective, and aligned with both our ethical standards and industry best practices.
This is more than just a job — it's your chance to make a real difference. You'll be a strategic force, ensuring legal compliance while championing bold, forward-thinking approaches that fuel our mission and long-term success.
What will you do?
Whilst a full job description can be supplied here are a few of the key responsibilities for the role:
Procurement Strategy & Leadership
* Develop and execute strategies aligned with business goals and cost-saving targets
* Drive innovation across procurement systems and processes
* Enable organisational success through effective sourcing and vendor management
Supplier Management & Contract Negotiation
* Lead supplier negotiations to secure value and minimise risk
* Build and maintain high-performing supplier relationships
* Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and ensure contract compliance
* Compliance & Risk Management
* Ensure compliance with UK legislation and public procurement rules
* Implement strong governance and risk mitigation practices
* Collaborate with legal teams to manage contractual and tender risks
Operational Excellence
* Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including tendering and invoicing
* Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
* Work closely with finance and operations to manage budgets and achieve savings
Team Leadership & Development
* Lead, mentor, and support the procurement team for high performance
* Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation
* Develop SOPs and training to build procurement capability
Stakeholder Engagement
* Serve as the go-to procurement advisor across departments
* Guide stakeholders in strategic, informed decision-making
* Represent the organisation in supplier meetings and industry forums
Skills Required:
* CIPS qualification or working towards.
* Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management roles.
* Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier relationship management skills.
* Excellent knowledge of UK procurement regulations and best practices.
* Proficient in procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP, Oracle) and data analysis tools.
Ready to lead with purpose and elevate procurement to the next level? Apply now and become a key architect of our success! We encourage you to apply today!
Benefits
* Competitive annual salary
* Annual bonus up to 10%
* Pension scheme
* Wellbeing support: access to myHealthPlan for healthcare and mental health support
* 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
* Perks at Work: over 30,000 deals and discounts for your favourite brands across 20 categories including, groceries, fashion, electronics and more.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion:
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can assist.
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