Procurement Manager for Project Works

Sodexo; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Support for emotional, legal, and financial advice

Job summary

A leading facilities services company in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager for Project Works to shape and deliver its category strategy. The role involves managing a national supply chain, leading outsourcing and tendering activities, and driving savings. The ideal candidate should have 5–7 years in project management, strong Excel capabilities, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Project Works or Hard FM buying/category management.
• Ability to travel across the UK & Ireland and work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience managing procurement tenders.
• Graduate calibre and working towards CIPS/ISM or equivalent.
• Ability to travel across the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Own the tender process: outsource, tender and negotiate.
• Develop tender analysis and present reports to senior management.
• Negotiate supplier terms and demonstrate best overall value.
• Autonomously manage assigned projects within remit.
• Build relationships with account teams on site and key stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with FM platform stakeholders and deliver savings.
• Work with category management to support project delivery & growth.
• Provide reporting and volume analysis.

Skills

Project Works knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Communication and influencing skills

UK&I travel

Education

CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification

Job description

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We are looking for a Procurement Manager – Projects Works to join our UK&I team and play a key role in shaping and delivering our Project Works category strategy.

This position will develop and manage a strong national and regional supply chain, lead high‑value outsourcing and tendering activities, and drive savings while ensuring operational excellence. Working closely with segment leaders and Project Managers, the role will oversee supplier performance, provide procurement support, and deliver expert supply chain advice to meet evolving business needs across all segments.

Main Responsibilities

• Owning tender process: outsource, tender and negotiate.
• Develop tender analysis and presenting reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Negotiate Sodexo T&Cs, SLAs, pricing and services with suppliers – demonstrate best overall value for money in procurement recommendations.
• Manage autonomously the assigned projects under the scope of responsibility.
• Establish close relationship with the account teams on site.
• Ensure alignment and onboarding of key stakeholders within the FM platform.
• Generate savings and increase revenues aligned with strategic contracts.
• Work with category management team to support projects delivery and growth for the UK & Ireland.
• Provide reporting and volume analysis.

Improve Profitability by Optimizing Agreements of Categories Under Your Remit

• Negotiate single work agreements and secure best net prices.
• Generate savings and improve commercial terms.
• Work with commercial team to deliver best solution per client contract.

Management of Suppliers / Sub‑contractors

• Develop a structured preferred supply chain across all regions of UK&I, ensuring the right size to meet business needs.
• Monitor market trends, study industry standards to manage market risks and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with top and critical suppliers.
• Continuously assess new supply chain options with the category manager to ensure it meets market demand.
• Monitor supply chain performance.
• Develop innovation and support its trial on our segments.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in Project Works or Hard FM buying / category management (5–7 years).
• Ability to travel across the UK & Ireland; ability to work in a multi‑cultural and matrix environment.
• Experience in managing procurement tenders; strong Excel skills (advanced).
• Strong presentation skills, both verbally and written; graduate calibre and working towards CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification.
• Team player with excellent communication and influencing skills; financial acumen and result oriented.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience of Private, Pharma, Health or Public Sector FM Operations.
• Experience in Hard FM / Projects Works / Professional Services Consulting subcategories.
• Experience managing sub‑contractors across Hard FM.
• Knowledge of Construction and Civils ‘project’ works procurement methodologies.

Package Description

Competitive salary depending on experience

Benefits

20+ Sodexo benefits including retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discount, confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme, independent support for emotional, legal and financial advice.

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Seniority level / Employment type / Job function

Mid‑Senior level, Full‑time, Supply Chain and Project Management – Facilities Services.