Procurement Manager for Project Works

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking a Procurement Manager – Projects Works to develop and manage a strong national supply chain. This role involves overseeing supplier performance, leading outsourcing activities, and driving operational excellence. Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience, strong presentation skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

Gym discount

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Project Works or Hard FM buying/category management.
• Ability to travel across the UK & Ireland.
• Experience managing procurement tenders.

Responsibilities

• Own the tender process including negotiations and analysis.
• Manage assigned projects with site account teams.
• Work with category management for project delivery in UK&I.

Skills

Project Works experience

Strong presentation skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

Graduate calibre, working towards CIPS/ISM or equivalent

Job description

Job Introduction

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.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Main Responsibilities

• Own the tender process: outsource, tender, negotiate; develop tender analysis, present reports and recommendations; negotiate T&Cs, SLAs, pricing and services with suppliers; demonstrate best overall value for money.
• Manage autonomously assigned projects under scope of responsibility; establish close relationship with account teams on site; ensure alignment and onboarding of key stakeholders within 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&I; provide reporting and volume analysis.
• Improve profitability by optimizing agreements of categories under remit: negotiate single work agreements, secure best net prices; generate savings and improve commercial terms; work with commercial team to deliver best solution per client contract.
• Manage suppliers/sub‑contractors: develop structured preferred supply chain across all regions of UK&I; 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 category manager; monitor supply chain performance; develop innovation and support it being trailed 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 and work in a multi‑cultural, matrix environment.
• Experience managing procurement tenders, strong advanced Excel skills.
• Strong presentation skills, graduate calibre, working towards CIPS/ISM or equivalent.
• Team player with excellent communication and influencing skills, financial acumen.
• Fluency in English; experience in Private, Pharma, health or Public Sector FM Operations.
• Experience in Hard FM/ Projects Works/ Professional Services Consultancy sub‑categories; 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: retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discount, confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support for emotional, legal and financial advice.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the quality of life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of on‑site food and FM services, benefits & rewards services and personal & home services.

We are an inclusive workplace. We recognise our journey with diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from under‑represented backgrounds.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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