Procurement Manager

Healthcare 21 Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare 21 is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead UK procurement strategy, supplier performance, and inventory management, reporting to the Head of Operations.

You will drive cost control, optimise working capital and lead a small team, while championing ERP systems and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Commercial, Warehouse and Finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in purchasing with demonstrable leadership.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder skills.
• Experience using ERP/PLM systems like SAP, Oracle or NetSuite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and data-driven mindset.
• Commercial thinker with proactive, hands-on approach.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK-wide.
• Procurement or supply chain qualification (desirable).
• MedTech/healthcare or distribution experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a UK procurement plan aligned with financial goals.
• Lead purchasing and replenishment balancing demand and supplier lead times.
• Manage supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery and service.
• Drive inventory optimisation and reduce excess inventory.
• Lead improvement initiatives including returns, sale-or-return and consignment.
• Coach and develop the UK procurement team.
• Champion ERP system use and improve data accuracy.
• Monitor procurement performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial acumen

Willingness to travel

Negotiation

Education

Procurement qualification

Desirable - Procurement/Logistics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Healthcare 21 is a sales, marketing, and technical services company. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives by being a leading and value adding player in Life Science. We are high growth company that aims to be the partner of choice for our global healthcare suppliers; deliver on our promises to our customers across hospitals and the wider community; and promote ownership within our employees to be the best at everything they do.

Role Description

Healthcare21 is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across our UK business. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute procurement professional to take ownership of purchasing strategy, supplier performance, inventory management and procurement team leadership, while playing a key role in supporting business growth and operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring procurement activities support customer demand while maintaining control of costs, inventory levels and working capital. Working closely with colleagues across Operations, Commercial, Warehouse and Finance, you'll drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes and supplier management whilst maximising the use of our ERP systems.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and deliver a UK procurement plan aligned with business and financial objectives.
• Lead purchasing and replenishment activities, balancing demand, stock availability and supplier lead times.
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring expectations around cost, quality, delivery and service are achieved.
• Drive inventory optimisation to improve stock availability while reducing excess and slow-moving stock.
• Lead procurement-related improvement initiatives, including supplier returns, sale-or-return and consignment arrangements.
• Manage, coach and develop the UK procurement team.
• Champion effective use of ERP systems, improving data accuracy and reducing reliance on manual processes.
• Monitor procurement performance and identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance and working capital improvements.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 5 years’ purchasing experience.
• Previous management experience with proven leadership capability.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using ERP and financial planning systems such as SAP, Oracle or NetSuite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Commercial mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across UK business locations when required.
• Desireable - Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Desireable - Experience within MedTech, healthcare or distribution environments.

Why join Healthcare 21?

This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of environmental and safety activity in a fast-paced, regulated organisation. You will work across operational teams, facilities, suppliers and key business projects, helping to strengthen compliance while delivering practical, sustainable improvements.

Healthcare 21 is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and develop. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.