Procurement Contract Manager (12 month FTC)

Manchester Arndale; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Procurement Contract Manager to oversee the development of a subcontracted supply chain for a key account. Based in Ipswich, this role involves regular travel and managing supplier relationships to optimize performance and cost. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hard FM and procurement, with the ability to negotiate effectively and build strong supplier partnerships. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Career progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of managing supplier relationships effectively.
• Ability to negotiate and manage high-value projects.
• Results-driven with experience in cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and mobilization of subcontracted supply chain.
• Create a supply chain strategy and manage supplier negotiations.
• Engage with suppliers and manage performance through data.

Skills

Hard FM experience

Project procurement experience

Tendering experience

Strong influencing skills

Operational supply chain experience

Excellent communication skills

Data focused decision making

Supplier management

Team player

Education

CIPS qualification (Level 4 – 5)

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values — Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Based out of our Ipswich office with regular travel to other sites

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Hard FM Procurement, the Procurement Contract Manager will lead the development and mobilization of the sub‑contracted supply chain for a key new account across the country. Primarily Midlands and London locations, travel expected. The role will be an intricate part of the contract mobilisation with defined objectives for delivery within the first 6 months of the contract.

The Procurement Contract Manager will develop the supply chain with the guidance of the Category Managers, ensuring compliance to preferred suppliers (PSL), developing and owning the relationships, reporting back to the business on performance. Whilst negotiating front‑end cost reductions, cost avoidance and ensuring reactive and PPM works are managed with a robust local and national supply chain.

Attend client‑facing calls, create and manage client report outputs, capture savings, cost variances and track cost avoidance, have full ownership of the supplier relationship for the accounts in the region. They will work closely with the wider Category Management team to embed the category strategy preferred suppliers into the accounts. The Procurement Contract Manager will be expected to support the teams with inputs on data and ideas to help create and execute a project plan that maximises value.

This is a high‑visibility role with access to business senior stakeholders.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Functional

• Create and execute a client account supply chain strategy for hard and soft services to reduce total cost, improve quality of supply and mitigate risk within the supply chain, working to deliver the supplier strategies set by the category managers
• Regular supplier engagement and management; building strategic, value‑adding relationships and driving performance through data‑driven management and relationship building
• Managing and running end‑to‑end sourcing activities and supporting the Head of Procurement in high‑risk/value opportunities
• Identifying, evaluating, negotiating and contracting with new suppliers
• Regular benchmarking of current inputs, services and suppliers to ensure our supply chain is delivering maximum value and innovation
• Lead initiatives including rationalisation to increase spend compliance and concentration with preferred suppliers, delivering improved efficiencies and driving category maturity
• Support the development of a preferred supply chain and fixed cost agreements
• Support strategic supplier relationships holding regular business reviews whilst developing performance data to report back to the business
• Take ownership of suppliers and sub‑contractors to support operations on specific accounts
• Support regional directors with customer relations to enhance our service offering
• Able to demonstrate technical procurement knowledge in managing an operational supply chain and mobilisation of new client accounts to support supply chain decisions

General

• Avoid conflict of interests between personal interests and the interests of the UK & Ireland group
• Exercise independent judgment, reasonable care, skill and diligence when carrying out their duties
• Act in good faith and promote the long‑term success of each company within the UK & Ireland group for the benefit of all members and wider stakeholders
• Adhere to and promote the UK & Ireland group’s policies on equality & diversity, information security, health and safety and data protection in the performance of their duties and the management of the departmental functions reporting into them
• Support and promote the UK & Ireland group’s sustainability plans and policies, including the Carbon Management Plan, and carry out duties in a resource‑effective way, recognising the shared responsibility of minimizing negative environmental impacts wherever possible

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Necessary

• Previous Hard FM experience
• Project procurement experience
• Tendering experience
• Strong influencing skills
• Operational and tactical supply chain experience, ability to be reactive
• Be a fixer by nature
• Results driven with a flair for negotiation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Data focused with a proven track record for generating ideas for cost reduction
• Demonstrable knowledge of owning supplier management and performance measurement
• A strong team player with the ability to work in a cross‑functional team
• Ability to build sustainable and productive relationships with suppliers
• Uses data and market research to make recommendations for improvement

Desirable

• CIPS qualification (Level 4 – 5)
• Security clearance

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age