Job Title
Procurement Manager
Location
UK (Multi‑site / National coverage)
Reports To
Operations Director
Job Purpose
The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the procurement of services across a multi‑site UK portfolio, with a strong focus on cost control, supplier contract renewals, and supply chain performance. The role ensures delivery of value for money, compliance with procurement governance, and consistent supplier performance, while supporting stakeholders in driving commercial outcomes and optimising supplier contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end‑to‑end management of annual supplier contract renewals ensuring timely completion and commercial optimisation.
* Lead and drive the Supplier Relationship Management meetings and own key actions and outputs.
* Drive year‑on‑year cost control through benchmarking, inflation management, and supplier renegotiation.
* Identify cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities through analysis of supplier pricing models.
* Support budget alignment and forecasting linked to supplier contracts.
Supplier Management & Governance
* Manage supply chain across multiple UK technical service lines.
* Implement supplier performance frameworks including KPIs, SLAs, audits, and reviews.
* Ensure supplier compliance with H&S, insurance, and accreditation requirements.
* Drive supplier improvement and rationalisation.
Procurement & Commercial Management
* Act as decision‑maker for supplier selection and contract award.
* Lead tendering (RFP/RFQ) and supplier negotiations.
* Draft and negotiate contracts and commercial terms.
* Manage full contract lifecycle.
Spend Management & Value Delivery
* Analyse supply chain spend to identify savings and efficiencies.
* Benchmark suppliers on cost and performance.
* Support delivery of margin improvement and savings.
* Increase compliance with preferred suppliers.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Influence operational teams on supplier decisions.
* Provide procurement guidance and best practice support.
* Collaborate with Finance, Commercial and QHSE teams.
Performance Measures (KPIs)
* Annual cost savings / cost avoidance
* On‑time completion of contract renewals
* Preferred supplier compliance
* Supplier SLA / KPI performance
* Reduction in non‑compliant spend
* Contribution to margin improvement
* Supplier performance improvement
* Stakeholder satisfaction
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Procurement experience within multi‑site or FM environment
* Strong commercial acumen
* Experience managing supplier contracts and renewals
* Stakeholder engagement skills
* Analytical and decision‑making capability
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is preferred with 3‑5 years of relevant experience; in lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
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