Package Description:
Procurement Manager
Overview of Role and Responsibilities
Procurement
Leadership and management of supply tendering processes, to ensure that Akari obtains value for money and high quality services/supplies. End to end management of such processes, from definition of requirement, sourcing, tender analysis, negotiation and implementation
Continuous search for optimum supply relationships, in order to mitigate supply chain risk
Performance management of key suppliers utilising feedback from Home Managers
Management of Procurement projects between supplier and end customer, (our Care Homes)
Provision of Procurement expertise in cross functional projects – The role will span procurement activity across a wide range of direct and indirect cost categories
Management of Supplier and contractor compliance process
New supplier set ups - end to end process with supplier and finance colleagues
Working closely with Operations Finance Business partner to analyse spend data to inform Procurement activity
Maintain contract and key supplier listings with most up to date information, and ensure budget holders and stakeholders have the correct information
Line management of Procurement Administrator
Personal Qualities and Experience
Line management experience
Team player – “hands on, sleeves up” approach
Proactive in seeking guidance when working beyond current knowledge or experience
Strong communicator with the confidence to positively challenge, influence and support at all levels
Proven analytical skills backed up by excellent commercial acumen
Positive, self-motivated and able to work effectively without close supervision and on own initiative
Highly organised / structured approach, with the ability to co-ordinate a large number of tasks simultaneously and to tight deadlines
Excellent communication and presentational skills to differing roles in the business
About Us
At Akari Care, we provide residential and nursing care services to the elderly across the UK. Each care home is an extended family, bringing together residents and their loved ones, our colleagues in care, clinicians, hairdressers, commissioners and CQC regulators, members of the local community – the list goes on. We are focussed on creating a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging, while at the same time retaining their dignity and self-respect.
We never compromise on the quality of our services and our extended team includes trusted GPs, Dentists, Chiropodists and Dieticians, who all work hard to improve our residents’ quality of life. Our dementia care homes have qualified, dedicated staff who help people to maintain the identity and dignity of our residents. With a focus on living life to the fullest, our homes offer activities such as hairdressing salons, bars, cinemas, gardening, and cooking courses to name just a few!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: c. £35,000 - £37,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits