Job description
Procurement Manager
Overview
Following a recent organisational merger, a growing healthcare group is entering an exciting phase of expansion and development. As part of this growth, the organisation is seeking to appoint a Procurement Manager to strengthen purchasing and supply chain operations across multiple sites.
The Role
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain activities across a network of care facilities and associated services.
This role plays a key part in ensuring best value for money while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The successful candidate will work closely with finance, operational teams, and suppliers to support purchasing planning, contract management, and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
Key Competencies
Location
Flexible location across multiple office sites (Midlands / Munster regions)
Overview
Following a recent organisational merger, a growing healthcare group is entering an exciting phase of expansion and development. As part of this growth, the organisation is seeking to appoint a Procurement Manager to strengthen purchasing and supply chain operations across multiple sites.
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain activities across a network of care facilities and associated services.
This role plays a key part in ensuring best value for money while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The successful candidate will work closely with finance, operational teams, and suppliers to support purchasing planning, contract management, and supplier performance.
- Manage purchasing processes for goods and services across all locations
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, and supplier terms
- Develop and maintain strong supplier and vendor relationships
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
- Maintain purchasing records, supplier databases, and inventory lists
- Analyse purchasing trends and market conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborate with operational leads and site managers to support purchasing needs
- Oversee contractor agreements relating to maintenance, safety systems, and utilities
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulatory standards
- Monitor stock levels and provide regular reporting on purchasing activity
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (preferred)
- Professional certification in procurement/supply chain (desirable)
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain
- Strong understanding of supplier management and contract negotiation
- Experience with purchasing systems or ERP platforms
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and financial awareness
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external partners
Flexible location across multiple office sites (Midlands / Munster regions)
