Procurement Manager

Worldwide Flight Services; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Procurement Manager to manage a diverse spend of approximately GBP 80m. The role involves developing procurement strategies, leading end-to-end procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in procurement management and strong skills in supplier relationship building. This position offers an attractive salary reflective of expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager, especially within logistics or warehousing.
• Ability to manage significant multi-category spend (ideally GBP 50m+).
• Strong focus on contract accuracy and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies to improve procurement efficiency.
• Lead procurement processes from tendering to contract award.
• Monitor trends to leverage savings and innovation.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier relationship building

Contract management

Education

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) membership

Job description

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.