Procurement Manager

Acorn Engineering Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Engineering Limited is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Slough to oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services for maintenance and project delivery. You will report to the Managing Director and drive value across the supply chain.

The role focuses on supplier management, commercial negotiations, and ensuring compliant procurement within a structured governance framework. Occasional travel may be required to support sites and projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain management within building services, facilities management, construction, or related industry.
• Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and contract administration.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities to support operational service delivery.
• Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance against agreed standards.
• Manage the onboarding of new suppliers.
• Ensure availability of materials, plant, and services for maintenance and project delivery.
• Resolve supplier issues and support escalations when required.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Act as the primary contact for engagement with the Group Procurement Team.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Group Procurement Policy and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records and provide regular updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier management

Commercial negotiation

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Data-driven decisions

Excel

Procurement systems

Education

CIPS qualification

Supply chain qualification

Tools

Excel

Procurement reporting systems

Job description

Slough (Acorn House, with occasional travel)

Join Acorn and Make an Impact

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team in Slough. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services that support our operational service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with experience in the building services, facilities management, construction, or a related industry who is passionate about supplier management, commercial negotiation, and driving value across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities to support operational service delivery.
• Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance against agreed standards.
• Manage the onboarding of new suppliers.
• Ensure availability of materials, plant, and services for maintenance and project delivery.
• Resolve supplier issues and support escalations when required.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Act as the primary contact for engagement with the Group Procurement Team.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Group Procurement Policy and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records and provide regular updates to senior leadership.

What We're Looking For

Proven procurement or supply chain management experience within a relevant industry

Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors and negotiating commercial agreements

Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills

Knowledge of supplier performance management and contract administration

Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering capability

Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills

Data-driven approach to decision-making

Strong IT skills, including Excel and procurement/reporting systems

Experience within building services, facilities management, or construction sectors

Experience working within structured procurement environments

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Business, commercial, or supply chain qualification

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a real impact on supply chain performance, supplier relationships, and operational success. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and have the chance to influence procurement strategy while delivering tangible value to the business.