Procurement Manager
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London Heathrow
Description
Reporting directly to the Financial Director, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing a diverse spend of approximately GBP 80m, covering a broad range of indirect categories including facilities management, IT, professional services, MHE, PPE, temporary labour, fleet support services, and warehouse consumables. This role is key to ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and value-driven sourcing strategies that support business operations across multiple sites.
Note: Attractive salary will be offered that reflects your expertise and skills.
Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis will be :
* Develop and implement category strategies across indirect procurement with a focus on total cost of ownership and supplier performance.
* Lead end-to-end procurement activities, from tendering and supplier selection to negotiation, contract award, and performance management.
* Partner with stakeholders across operations, warehouse management, IT, HR, and finance to understand business needs and deliver effective procurement solutions.
* Monitor market trends and supplier developments to identify opportunities for innovation, savings, or risk mitigation.
* Ensure full compliance with procurement governance, legal standards, and ESG targets.
* Drive continuous improvement and best-in-class procurement practices across the organisation.
* Report on procurement KPIs, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics.
To be successful in this role you will need :
* Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager, ideally within logistics, warehousing, or a fast-paced operational environment.
* Demonstrated ability to manage significant multi-category spend portfolios (ideally GBP 50m+).
* Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
* Contract management and Supplier experience.
* Skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders.
* A high level of focus to ensure accuracy in contracts and processes.
Please note that if you are offered this position, you will be subject to a background check including a criminal record check, 5 year employment history and a drug & alcohol test.
Our Values
Safety
* Always look out for our own and each other's safety.
* Proactively identify safety risks, hazards and unsafe behaviours promptly and courageously.
* Comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards at all times.
* Learn from mistakes and share that learning.
Customer Focus
* Delight customers by actively anticipating their needs, concerns and preferences.
* Offer alternative "yes" solutions to "no" situations.
* Deliver service excellence and always aim to exceed customer expectations.
Respect
* Appreciate everyone's background, cultural values and opinions at all times.
* Actively listen and understand other's intent and point of view, especially during disagreements.
* Build trusting relationships, demonstrate empathy and care for others.
Excellence
* Always do the right thing. Do it right the first time.
* Demonstrate extreme ownership : See it, Own it, Solve it.
* Adopt a growth mindset : keep learning, stay agile, be resilient.
* Set high expectations, embrace innovation and practice continuous improvement.
Teamwork
* Prioritise SATS Group's interests over one's own and department needs.
* Proactively share resources, ideas and information constructively.
* Build on each other's strengths and ideas to achieve win‑win outcomes.
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