About this role
For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values - Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence - and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities. We are now looking for an experienced and commercially minded Procurement Manager to join our Finance team and lead the development of effective procurement practices across the organisation.
Role: Procurement Manager Location: Remote - Home Based. Hours: 35 Pay: Circa £60,000 per annum Contract: Permanent. Full Time The Role of Procurement Manager As Procurement Manager, you will lead and embed effective procurement practices across Abbeyfield Living Society, ensuring value for money, strong governance and high-quality supplier partnerships.
Supporting our Care Homes, Supported Housing services and Central Support functions, you will deliver compliant, sustainable and commercially sound procurement solutions that align with Abbeyfield’s values and contribute to operational success and financial sustainability. You will take responsibility for end-to-end procurement activity, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, contract award and renewals. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, you will develop procurement strategies that improve commercial performance while maintaining service quality and continuity.
The role will also involve managing supplier relationships, supporting procurement governance and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies, process improvements and enhanced commercial arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about building a modern, effective procurement function within a values-led organisation. About You You will have proven experience working within a procurement or commercial environment, with a strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management and supplier engagement.
You will be an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to deliver practical procurement solutions.You will also need:Experience managing procurement activity across a range of goods and servicesStrong commercial awareness with the ability to balance value for money and service qualityHigh levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detailStrong influencing, negotiation and problem-solving skillsThe ability to manage supplier relationships proactively and effectivelyIdeally, you will also have:Experience implementing modern procurement approaches or leading procurement transformation activityExperience within health, social care, housing or not-for-profit environmentsKnowledge of public sector or regulated procurement frameworksExperience developing or embedding procurement practices and frameworksThe ability to interpret and apply procurement legislation and governance
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Rewards &
Benefits
At Abbeyfield Living Society, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our
Benefits
include:Up to 33 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays (pro rata)Book Virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with MedicashComprehensive induction and trainingPay progression within role based on skills and contributionLearning and career development opportunities - support with on-the-job
Qualifications
Occupational sick payCompany pension and life assuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounted gym membershipCycle to work schemeShop and save vouchersOpportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discountsA menopause-friendly accredited organisationPlease note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory employment references. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.Originally posted on Himalayas