Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Procurement and Estates Supervisor
Procurement
Leadership and management of supply tendering processes, to ensure that Akari obtains value for money, high quality and resilient services/supplies. End to end management of such processes, from definition of requirement, sourcing, tender analysis, negotiation and implementation
Continuous search for optimum supply relationships, in order to mitigate supply chain risk
Performance management of key suppliers utilising feedback from Home Managers and KPIs
Management of Procurement projects between supplier and end customer, (our Care Homes)
Provision of Procurement expertise in cross functional projects The role will span procurement activity across a wide range of direct and indirect cost categories
Management of Supplier and contractor compliance process
New supplier set ups - end to end process with supplier and finance colleagues
Working closely with Operations Finance Business partner to analyse spend data to inform Procurement activity
Maintain contract and key supplier listings with most up to date information, and ensure budget holders and stakeholders have the correct information
Line management of Procurement Administrator
Estates
Management of Estates Helpdesk function, ensuring that reactive jobs are being managed through to completion, and PPM tasks are always completed on time
Provide monthly updates of PPM compliance percentages and take remedial action where necessary.
Oversight of PPM remedial spend, with ongoing tracking and reporting
Maintenance and continuous review of contractor portfolio both in terms of rates and service with regular feedback reviews from Home Managers
Assistance with service reviews and quarterly contractor meetings through the provision of KPI reporting and performance feedback
Monitoring monthly capex spending and tracking project spend versus budgeted spend for the quarter, highlighting where necessary over or underspends to aide estates managers to prioritise work / approvals for work
Reviewing and monitoring reactive activities to utilise the internal structure appropriately and minimise spending on repairs via contractors
Coordinate the review and actions resulting from estates risk assessments and regulatory PPMs with Estates managers
Superuser of the Facilities Management system
Personal Qualities and Experience
Line management experience
Team player hands on, sleeves up approach
Proactive in seeking guidance when working beyond current knowledge or experience
Strong communicator with the confidence to positively challenge, influence and support at all levels
Proven analytical skills backed up by excellent commercial acumen
Positive, self-motivated and able to work effectively without close supervision and on own initiative
Highly organised / structured approach, with the ability to co-ordinate a large number of tasks simultaneously and to tight deadlines
Excellent communication and presentational skills to differing roles in the business
Care sector (or similar) experience would be desirable, but not essential
Procurement experience is essential
About Us
At Akari Care, we provide residential and nursing care services to the elderly across the UK. Each care home is an extended family, bringing together residents and their loved ones, our colleagues in care, clinicians, hairdressers, commissioners and CQC regulators, members of the local community the list goes on. We are focussed on creating a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging, while at the same time retaining their dignity and self-respect.
We never compromise on the quality of our services and our extended team includes trusted GPs, Dentists, Chiropodists and Dieticians, who all work hard to improve our residents quality of life. Our dementia care homes have qualified, dedicated staff who help people to maintain the identity and dignity of our residents. With a focus on living life to the fullest, our homes offer activities such as hairdressing salons, bars, cinemas, gardening, and cooking courses to name just a few!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: c.£40,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits
