Procurement Manager

Acorn; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

360 Wellbeing App - 24/7 access to GP

Death in Service Insurance

Scottish widow pension

Fertility Treatment Support Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Gym & fitness discounts

Employee Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Acorn is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and develop our procurement function, ensuring cost-effective, compliant sourcing of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services across the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate commercial agreements to deliver tangible value.

This role focuses on supporting operational service delivery, driving efficiencies, and aligning procurement with governance and policy

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain management within a relevant industry.
• Strong supplier and subcontractor management experience.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing supplier performance and contracts.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Excel and systems proficiency.
• Experience within Building Services, Facilities Management, Engineering or Construction.
• Exposure to structured procurement environments and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading procurement activities across the business to support operational delivery.
• Managing supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and value.
• Negotiating commercial agreements and securing the best outcomes for the business.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and supply chain improvements.
• Supporting supplier onboarding and performance management activities.
• Resolving supplier issues and managing procurement escalations.
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure procurement supports service excellence.
• Acting as the key liaison with the wider Group Procurement Team.
• Ensuring all procurement activity aligns with company governance and procurement policies.

Skills

Supplier management

Commercial negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Systems proficiency

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Relevant business, commercial or supply chain qualifications

Tools

Excel

Job description

Acorn is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and develop our procurement function, ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services that keep our business moving.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a key role in supporting operational service delivery, building strategic supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and identifying opportunities to enhance value across the supply chain.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders, driving efficiencies, and delivering tangible business improvements.

Location: Slough

Salary: on Experience

Hours: 40 hours a week

Company Benefits

Life Assurance

360 Wellbeing App - 24/7 access to GP appointments

Death in Service Insurance

Scottish widow pension

Fertility Treatment Support Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Gym & fitness discounts and other lifestyle discounts

Employee Recognition Scheme

What You'll Be Doing

Leading procurement activities across the business to support operational delivery

Managing supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and value

Negotiating commercial agreements and securing the best outcomes for the business

Identifying cost-saving opportunities and supply chain improvements

Supporting supplier onboarding and performance management activities

Resolving supplier issues and managing procurement escalations

Working closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure procurement supports service excellence

Acting as the key liaison with the wider Group Procurement Team

Ensuring all procurement activity aligns with company governance and procurement policies

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a procurement professional with a proven track record of supplier management, commercial negotiation, and delivering value through effective procurement practices.

You'll ideally have:

Experience in procurement or supply chain management within a relevant industry

Strong supplier and subcontractor management experience

Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Experience managing supplier performance and contracts

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong Excel and systems proficiency

Experience within Building Services, Facilities Management, Engineering or Construction

Exposure to structured procurement environments and governance frameworks

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Relevant business, commercial or supply chain qualifications

Why Join Acorn?

At Acorn, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on business performance through strategic procurement and supplier management. You'll work closely with senior leadership, have visibility across the organisation, and play a pivotal role in helping the business deliver exceptional service to its customers.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence decisions, build strong supplier partnerships, and help shape procurement strategy, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability

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