Procurement Manager

Willen Hospice Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Willen Hospice Milton Keynes is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead their procurement function and enhance organizational efficiency. The ideal candidate will drive the full contract lifecycle, from sourcing to renewal, and shape supplier partnerships that support high-quality care. Experience in procurement within healthcare or charity sectors is preferred, with strong organizational and analytical skills. Join us in making a meaningful difference through smarter procurement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, ideally in healthcare, charity, or public sector environments.
• Strong contract management experience, including supplier performance and negotiations.
• Solid IT skills, including procurement or stock management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape a high-performing procurement function across the hospice.
• Own the full contract lifecycle, from sourcing to renewal.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and maximise value for money.

Skills

Technical procurement expertise

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Procurement management systems

Stock management systems

Job description

Make a meaningful difference through smarter procurement

At Willen Hospice, every pound matters—because every pound helps us support patients and families when they need it most. We’re looking for a Procurement Manager who can bring structure, insight, and strategic thinking to our purchasing and contract management activities.

This is more than a procurement role. It’s an opportunity to shape how resources are used across the organisation, ensuring value for money, strong governance, and high-quality supplier partnerships that ultimately support outstanding care.

What you’ll do

• Lead and shape a high-performing procurement function across the hospice
• Own the full contract lifecycle, from sourcing to renewal and everything in between
• Build strong supplier partnerships and drive consistent performance
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and maximise value for money
• Oversee contract and procurement systems, ensuring accurate and effective management
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and governance standards

We’re looking for someone who

• Combines technical procurement expertise with strong relationship-building and a proactive mindset
• Has proven experience in procurement or purchasing (ideally within healthcare, charity, or public sector environments)
• Strong contract management experience, including supplier performance and negotiations
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels, influencing and advising where needed
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Solid IT skills, including procurement or stock management systems and Microsoft Office

Who we are

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round‑the‑clock, expert care to local patients with a life‑limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In‑Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.

If you’re looking for a role where procurement genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!