Strategic Procurement Leader | Remote & Flexible

HEALTHCARE 21 UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training academy

Remote working

Salary bonus

Pension & life insurance

Long service rewards

Job summary

Healthcare 21 UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead UK procurement, align with group objectives, and optimize stock, costs and working capital. You will guide the procurement team, set priorities, and coordinate with Commercial, Operations and Finance.

You will plan purchasing, monitor supplier performance, manage inventory levels, and improve ERP-driven processes. The role requires strong leadership, UK travel, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Qualification in supply chain management, logistics, or procurement is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years purchasing experience, ideally in MedTech, healthcare or distribution.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at board level.
• Commercially astute with a hands-on, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a UK procurement plan aligned with business requirements and targets.
• Oversee purchasing and replenishment, ensuring alignment with demand and stock parameters.
• Manage supplier performance, shortages, and delays to minimise disruption.
• Lead procurement-related inventory improvement projects and supplier returns actions.
• Drive ERP system usage for purchasing and replenishment and improve data accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Supply chain qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Healthcare 21 UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead UK procurement, align with group objectives, and optimize stock, costs and working capital. You will guide the procurement team, set priorities, and coordinate with Commercial, Operations and Finance.

You will plan purchasing, monitor supplier performance, manage inventory levels, and improve ERP-driven processes. The role requires strong leadership, UK travel, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or NetSuite.