Overview
Procurement Manager
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for ethical procurement and commercial excellence? We're looking for a Procurement Manager to lead and evolve our global procurement function - ensuring value, compliance, and sustainability across our operations.
This is a unique opportunity to shape procurement strategy in a complex, international organisation. You'll work at both strategic and operational levels, driving innovation, managing supplier relationships, and embedding best practices that support our commercial and ESG goals.
About the Role
As Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering a procurement framework that supports our global operations. You'll lead high-value sourcing projects, manage key supplier categories, and ensure procurement activities align with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
You'll work closely with stakeholders across departments - including finance, legal, operations, and risk - to ensure procurement is efficient, transparent, and aligned with our broader business objectives. Initially reporting into the Risk function, this role offers autonomy and the opportunity to build a best-in-class procurement approach from the ground up, with full support from the Chief Risk Officer and wider team.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a commercially minded, proactive individual who can operate independently and drive procurement excellence across a complex global landscape.
You'll bring:
* A solution-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
* Experience analysing data to improve performance and decision-making.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* A dynamic, adaptable approach to managing a varied workload.
* Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
* Strong commercial awareness and a customer-centric approach.
Why Join Healix?
* Be part of a purpose-driven organisation with a global footprint.
* Lead procurement strategy in a role with real autonomy and impact.
* Collaborate with passionate professionals across departments and regions.
* Contribute to meaningful goals around sustainability, governance, and social value.
* Enjoy a supportive environment that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Ready to shape the future of procurement at Healix? Apply now and bring your expertise to a role where your work truly matters.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Management
* Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
* Lead complex sourcing projects and tenders, identifying cost-saving opportunities and mitigating supply chain risks.
Category & Supplier Management
* Manage key procurement categories to ensure optimal supplier performance and innovation.
* Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance using KPIs and scorecards.
* Develop and embed a third-party risk framework across the business.
Contract Negotiation & Management
* Lead contract negotiations to secure favourable terms and manage risk.
* Maintain contract registers and ensure timely renewals or re-tendering.
* Ensure contracts are legally compliant and aligned with internal governance.
Procurement Governance & Compliance
* Ensure all procurement activity complies with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards (e.g. UK Public Contracts Regulations).
* Promote transparency and accountability through robust documentation and audit trails.
Process Improvement & Digitalisation
* Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and enhance automation.
* Champion the use of procurement tools, e-tendering platforms, and analytics dashboards.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Work cross-functionally with internal teams to support procurement planning and delivery.
* Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement best practices.
General Responsibilities
* Support the Esher Office Manager with procurement of goods and services for HQ.
* Share knowledge and expertise across the organisation to drive continuous improvement.
* Participate in performance reviews and take ownership of personal development.
* Uphold Healix values through professional, courteous, and collaborative behaviour.
About the company
All around the world, Healix safeguards people's health and wellbeing.
Required Criteria
* Customer centric with strong commercial awareness.
* Solution focussed approach with strong and problem-solving skills.
* High level of attention to detail.
Desired Criteria
* Prior industry-relevant experience.
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