Senior Procurement Officer

Springcare Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization is seeking a proactive Senior Procurement Officer to enhance their procurement strategies. This role will involve supporting purchasing activities, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Candidates should have strong procurement knowledge and excellent communication skills, with a full driving license required for site visits. Opportunities for professional development are included, alongside a salary dependent on experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Involvement in procurement projects

Qualifications

• Strong procurement knowledge with a desire to learn and develop.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead purchasing activities within the organization.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Analyse spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Technical procurement knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior Procurement Officer – Head Office, Whitchurch

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join our Head Office team in Whitchurch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong procurement knowledge who is looking to further develop their skills in a fast-paced organisation.

You will be responsible for supporting and leading the organisation’s purchasing activities, ensuring goods and services are sourced in a timely, cost-effective, and ethical manner. Working closely with internal departments and external suppliers, you will oversee tendering processes, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure full compliance with procurement policies and regulations. The role also involves analysing spend, identifying cost-saving opportunities, managing procurement risks, and preparing accurate documentation and reports.

You will also support project work and help develop procurement processes across the 31 Springcare locations. As this role involves visiting our services when required, a full driving licence is essential.

Personal Qualities

• Strong technical procurement knowledge with a genuine enthusiasm to learn and develop
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal
• Professional, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers
• Confident decision-making and high ethical standards

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and involvement in procurement projects
• Salary dependent on experience

If you are driven, detail-minded, and looking for a role where you can make a real impact across a large and supportive organisation, we would love to hear from you.