Procurement Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1134 (64% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Kara Healthcare is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3551 (Buyers and procurement officers), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Kara Healthcare what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1134 Purchasing managers and directors Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,800 | £49,300 | £54,700 |
3551 Buyers and procurement officers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Overview
Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can take ownership, influence key business decisions and deliver measurable results from day one?
Kara Healthcare is a quality care provider devoted to delivering first-class dementia, nursing, residential, and respire care to residents living in our homes. We believe our residents deserves choice, dignity, and independence. Follow our CEO Nitesh Somani or Kara Healthcare LinkedIn to find out more about us.
We are looking for a commercially minded procurement professional with experience in sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimisation. You will drive value, deliver sustainable savings, and ensure our homes receive the products and services needed to provide outstanding resident care.
If you are proactive, results-focused, and passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Your duties:
As Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that support the operational and financial objectives of Kara Healthcare. You will work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation to ensure value for money, supply continuity and quality standards are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies across multiple categories.
- Lead supplier negotiations to achieve best value, service quality and contractual terms.
- Identify and deliver sustainable cost-saving opportunities without compromising resident care.
- Manage procurement budgets and monitor expenditure against targets.
- Conduct spend analysis and provide detailed reporting to support decision-making.
- Lead tender processes and contract renewals in line with business requirements.
Key Skills & Experience:
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience in a Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement role.
- Strong strategic procurement and sourcing expertise.
- Demonstrable success in contract negotiation and supplier management.
- Experience delivering measurable cost reductions and value improvement initiatives.
- Strong budget management and commercial awareness.
- Advanced spend analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Tendering and contract management experience.
- Risk management and supply chain management expertise.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience driving change and continuous improvement.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using procurement systems.
- Experience within elderly care, healthcare or social care environments is desirable.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be:
- Commercially astute and business focused.
- Results-driven with a proactive approach.
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- An analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
- A confident people person and skilled negotiator.
- Collaborative, resilient and adaptable.
- Passionate about balancing commercial value with exceptional quality of care.
Why Join our team?
At Kara Healthcare, every decision we make is centred around improving the lives of our residents. As Procurement Manager, you will have a direct impact on ensuring our homes receive the products, services and support they need to deliver outstanding care while achieving sustainable value for the business.
If you are an experienced procurement professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference and are ready to hit the ground running, we would love to hear from you.
Follow our CEO Nitesh Somani or Kara Healthcare LinkedIn to find out more about us.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence in care.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Kara Healthcare, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Purchasing managers and directors (SOC 1134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~60k in sample- Middle half £45,604–78,624
- Median £59,800
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Kara Healthcare holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.