Procurement Manager

Hintel UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PBSA provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee national procurement operations. The role involves developing and delivering procurement strategies, running tenders, and managing supplier relationships to ensure high service standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of procurement management experience, strong negotiation skills, and a background in property or FM. A degree in supply chain or business is preferred, along with a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a procurement management role, ideally within property or FM.
• Proven sourcing and supplier negotiation skills.
• Competent in data analysis and cost review.

Responsibilities

• Own national procurement operations including sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Develop procurement strategies across services and projects.
• Manage tender processes and set KPIs.

Skills

Procurement management

Sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiation

Data analysis

Vendor management systems

Communication

Education

Degree in supply chain/business

Job description

We are partnering with a leading PBSA provider to appoint a Procurement Manager who will lead procurement activity across a large, premium UK portfolio. This role is central to ensuring best value, high service standards, and a resilient supply chain across all FM services, goods, and capital projects.

The Role

You will take ownership of national procurement operations, including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, and vendor management. A key part of the role is building and maintaining a high-quality, accredited supplier base that supports consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across the portfolio.

Key areas of responsibility

• Developing and delivering procurement strategies across FM services, energy, equipment, and CAPEX projects.
• Running national tenders and negotiating contracts to secure competitive commercial terms.
• Setting, managing, and monitoring SLAs / KPIs to drive accountability and service quality.
• Analysing market trends, costs, and risks to support informed procurement decisions.
• Managing end-to-end processes from pre-qualification and tendering through to contract award and performance review.
• Implementing new systems, processes, and supplier frameworks to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Producing clear, consistent procurement and financial reporting for stakeholders.
• Ensuring value for money, compliance, and strong governance across all purchasing activity.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a procurement management role, ideally within property, FM, or a service-led environment.
• Strong track record in sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiation.
• Skilled in analysing data, reviewing costs, and making commercially sound decisions.
• Experience with vendor management systems and procurement technology.
• Confident communicator with leadership capability and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Degree in supply chain / business (MCIPS or working towards preferred).
• Full UK driving licence required.

If you are a commercially astute procurement professional, seeking a strategic national role within a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you!