Salary
£27,000
Contractual hours
37.5
Basis
Full time
Region
North East
Job category/type
Facilities & Estates
Date posted
20/08/2025
Job reference
REQ001979
Procurement Officer
Circa £27,000
Hybrid working – Newcastle based
Fixed Term, 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Hybrid working – Newcastle based
Fixed Term, 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Are you a detail-driven procurement professional who thrives on building strong supplier relationships and delivering value for money? Join Cora Health as a Procurement Officer and play a key role in ensuring the right goods and services reach the right place at the right time – supporting our mission to deliver outstanding healthcare services across the UK.
Join Our Team
As a Procurement Officer, you’ll be an integral part of our Procurement team, helping us achieve our strategy by managing supplier performance, ensuring compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement across our supply chain.
Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll be doing (full details in the job description):
- Build and manage supplier relationships to secure best value, compliance, and innovation
- Support contract negotiations and ensure procurement policy adherence
- Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive service improvements
- Coordinate procurement for site acquisitions, disposals, and capital projects
- Promote sustainability and ESG objectives through responsible sourcing
- Manage procurement operations in line with ISO9001 requirements
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and continuous process improvements
You’ll report into the Procurement Manager and work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, playing a key role in keeping our services efficient, sustainable, and compliant.
About You
We’re looking for a proactive Procurement Officer who combines strong commercial acumen with excellent relationship management skills. You’ll be able to demonstrate:
Previous procurement experience in a similar role
Proven experience in managing and working with suppliers
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Financially and commercially astute, with a focus on adding value and driving improvements
Proven experience in managing and working with suppliers
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Financially and commercially astute, with a focus on adding value and driving improvements
It would also be great if you have:
- CIPS qualification (or working towards it)
- Experience with Business Central 365 and Microsoft products
- An interest in sustainable procurement and ESG initiatives
What We Can Offer You
At Cora Health, we believe that supporting our colleagues helps us deliver the very best for our patients. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – Up to 30 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Mental health, physiotherapy, GP access, and more
- Discounts & Perks – Blue Light Card, savings hub, and Christmas savings club
- Pension Contributions – Supporting your future with strong employer contributions
- Flexibility – Hybrid working arrangements and adaptable hours
- Recognition & Rewards – Celebrate success with awards, incentives, and events
We are Cora Health
Cora Health is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK. We deliver MSK, diagnostics, day-case surgery, rehabilitation, persistent pain management, and more on behalf of the NHS.
We’re here to help people thrive – to get back to their best, or to find a new way forward.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to make a difference through effective procurement, supplier management, and value-driven decision making, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact our team at [email protected]
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