Procurement Officer

2 weeks ago


Portland DT BB, United Kingdom Agincare Full time £20,000 - £30,000 per year

Job Introduction

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for strategic sourcing and commercial thinking? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where communication and organisation are key? If so, we'd love you to join our team at Agincare as our Procurement Officer.

What's on Offer

Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to our service users. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including …

  • Full time- 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:30am - 5pm
  • Salary of up to £30,000 per annum - dependant on experience and hours
  • Fully funded training and career development
  • Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
  • EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families)
  • Company pension scheme
What You'll Be Doing

Sourcing & Selection

  • Identify and assess new and existing suppliers through market research and networking.
  • Conduct comprehensive vetting of suppliers prior to engagement.
  • Evaluate proposals based on price, quality, delivery performance, and risk.

Contract & Supplier Management

  • Support supplier negotiations to ensure commercially favourable agreements.
  • Maintain productive relationships with key vendors and monitor ongoing performance.
  • Support contract management and compliance monitoring.

Cost Analysis & Savings

  • Analyse spend data to uncover efficiencies and drive cost-saving strategies.
  • Implement and track savings initiatives such as bulk procurement and supplier consolidation.

Compliance & Risk

  • Uphold procurement policy and ensure all activities are audit-ready.
  • Perform supplier risk assessments and support mitigative actions.
About you

Whilst direct procurement experience is a plus, it's not essential — what matters most is a strong commercial mindset, even if gained in another function. Bonus points if you've worked in procurement, but what truly counts is your ability to bring:

  • Commercial Acumen: You understand the bottom line and how strategic procurement supports it.
  • Communication Skills: You're articulate, persuasive, and confident in both verbal and written forms.
  • Attention to Detail: You spot inconsistencies and errors others miss.
  • Organised & Methodical: You can juggle multiple procurement tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • IT Confidence: Especially proficient in Excel, with the ability to manipulate data and produce insightful reports.
Why Agincare?

At Agincare, we don't just offer jobs – we offer careers with meaning. With a supportive culture, national presence, and real room to grow, you'll be part of a team that's proud to make a difference.

About Agincare

We're a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we're one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.


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