Procurement Lead — Hybrid, ESG & Savings

EQ Care Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half day off for your birthday

Blue Light Discount Card

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Salary advance scheme (Level)

Contributory pension

Learning & Development

Team member rewards

Free tax review service

Refer a friend scheme – £500 referral

Job summary

EQ Care Group in London is seeking a Procurement Officer to source goods and services across the organisation, ensuring quality, value, continuity of supply and contract management. You will oversee procurement for existing homes and offices and lead procurement for new care home openings, working with Project Managers, Interior Designers, suppliers and the Senior Leadership Team.

You will identify cost-saving opportunities, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and ensure

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Procurement, Business or Finance within a similar environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Experience producing reports and analysing data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Researching suppliers and obtaining quotations to ensure best quality and value.
• Developing preferred supplier lists, procurement guides and resources for managers.
• Carrying out supplier performance reviews and sharing findings with senior leaders and the Board.
• Managing procurement budgets and producing monthly expenditure reports.
• Working collaboratively with Operations, Finance and the Senior Leadership Team to support strategic decision making.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Procurement qualification

Business/Finance background

Job description

EQ Care Group in London is seeking a Procurement Officer to source goods and services across the organisation, ensuring quality, value, continuity of supply and contract management. You will oversee procurement for existing homes and offices and lead procurement for new care home openings, working with Project Managers, Interior Designers, suppliers and the Senior Leadership Team.

You will identify cost-saving opportunities, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and ensure