Working Pattern:
- Hours worked as 2 or 3 days per week Monday to Friday.
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Opportunity for some home working
At East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), every decision we make helps support children and young people with life-threatening conditions, and the families who care for them.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Procurement Manager will play a key role in managing and optimising supplier contracts across the charity, negotiating contracts and ensuring third-party arrangements deliver value for money, quality service, and compliance with agreed terms.
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to help us make the most of our resources by managing supplier relationships, driving value for money, and ensuring our contracts are effective, compliant, and fit for purpose. By helping us secure high-quality services and manage risk, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our vital charitable mission.
What you'll be doing
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Managing the full supplier contract lifecycle from procurement and onboarding through to renewal or exit
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Leading relationships with suppliers and monitoring performance against agreed standards and service levels
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Supporting procurement and tendering activity, particularly for strategic and high-value services
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Working with budget holders and Finance colleagues to monitor spend, identify efficiencies and ensure value for money
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Identifying and managing commercial, operational and compliance risks
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Developing contract management processes, guidance and reporting tools
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Providing advice and support to colleagues on supplier management and procurement best practice
About you
We're interested in people who can demonstrate:
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Experience managing supplier contracts and supplier relationships
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An understanding of procurement processes and commercial principles
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Experience negotiating with suppliers and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes
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The ability to analyse information and make well-informed decisions
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Effective communication skills and the ability to build productive working relationships
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Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities
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A procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent) or relevant experience in procurement, contract management or a similar field
Interviews: w/c 14/09/2026
Please view the full job description and person specification for this role at the bottom of this page.
Interested in Learning More Before You Apply?
At EACH, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone and actively encourage applicants to ask questions, request reasonable adjustments or have an informal discussion before submitting an application.
If you’d like to find out more or make a request, please contact the Recruitment Team by email [email protected] or phone 07595 414843.
