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Procurement and Supply Manager

Manx CarePublic sector
£46,858 - £54,500Full TimePermanentNot specifiedHealthcare
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 24 March 2026

Job Description

About the role Are you looking for the chance to make a meaningful impact by managing and improving vital healthcare supply chains? As Procurement and Supply Manager, you will be managing Manx Care's Supply Chain ensuring that the areas operate efficiently and economically to deliver high quality critical services to the hospitals and wider healthcare community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop in an evolving role which will be leading the friendly and supportive Purchasing and Stores team, in a number of on-going projects, where you can utilise your skills and experience to develop the role and service. If you are looking for a role that makes a difference and gives you the chance to enhance your skills and learn something new daily, we want to hear from you! A workplace that invests in you ✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum. ✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year. ✔ A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave. ✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement. ✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development. ✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues. ✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service. ✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment. ✔ Access to the Noble’s Hospital staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks. ✔ Free car parking. Working for the Isle of Man Public Service We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees. We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager. The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role. We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment. Things to note A basic police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government. Please note a relocation package is not available for this role. Ready to apply? We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Julie.Humphrey@nobles.dhss.gov.im. To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying. Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi47%
AI exposure (AIOE)i68%

This role involves a mix of routine (system administration), augmented (reporting, compliance, analytics), and human (leadership, stakeholder management) tasks. While many administrative and analytical functions are exposed to automation and AI augmentation, leadership and relationship-building aspects remain resistant, keeping overall automation risk moderate. AI exposure is high due to the prevalence of data-driven and document-based tasks.

Task analysis

  • Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices for healthcare supply chains.
  • Lead and manage the Purchasing and Stores team, including staff development and performance management.
  • Oversee supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure value and compliance.
  • Monitor supply chain performance and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
  • Coordinate procurement activities for critical healthcare services, ensuring timely and economical delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and audit requirements.
  • Prepare and present reports on procurement activities and supply chain performance to senior management.
  • Foster relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support service delivery.
  • Administer and optimize the use of purchasing and inventory management software systems.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 1162Procurement managers
O*NET: 11-3061.00 Purchasing Managers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Human health activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
This vacancy
£46,858✓ above median
UK sector median
£32,841
UK sector mean
£37,924
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for spend analytics and contract management.
  • Automate routine reporting with Power BI or Excel Copilot.
  • Use digital platforms to streamline supplier communications.

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
35%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentProcurement Copilot

Automates spend analysis, supplier queries, and compliance checks.

💻 Technologye-Procurement Platform

Digitises purchase orders, contracts, and supplier onboarding.

🔀 RestructureCentralised Procurement Hub

Consolidates routine tasks for efficiency and oversight.

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments analytics and compliance; human skills needed for leadership and negotiation.

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power BI

Automate and visualise procurement performance reporting

Copilot for Excel

Streamline contract analysis and spend tracking

Power Automate

Automate purchase order workflows and approvals

Key Skills

ProcurementAdvancedProject ManagementIntermediateStakeholder ManagementAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedAdministration and ManagementAdvancedQuality Control AnalysisIntermediateCritical ThinkingIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateMicrosoft OfficeIntermediateBudget ManagementIntermediateOperations AnalysisIntermediateSupply Chain ManagementAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Procurement and Supply ChainHealthcare OperationsRegulatory ComplianceBusiness ManagementFinance and BudgetingProject ManagementReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningManagement of Personnel ResourcesSpeakingMonitoringNegotiationReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementWritingCoordinationCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionComplex Problem SolvingService Orientation

Alternative Career Paths

Supply Chain Director85% match

Oversees end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations at a senior organizational level.

Healthcare Operations Manager78% match

Manages operational processes and teams within healthcare facilities.

Contract Manager75% match

Specializes in negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts for goods and services.

Logistics Manager72% match

Coordinates and optimizes the movement, storage, and distribution of goods.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Oracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft AccessOracle DatabaseMicrosoft Outlook

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Getting Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Processing Information
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

20%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

3%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£94k

US ref. $119k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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