Procurement Manager for Project Works

Sodexo; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and manage their Project Works category strategy. You will oversee supplier performance, lead high-value outsourcing activities, and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in procurement, particularly in Hard FM, and strong project management skills. This role comes with competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including a retirement plan and discounts at various brands.

Benefits

20+ Sodexo benefits

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 for the role.
• Experience managing sub-contractors in Hard FM.
• Knowledge of construction and civils procurement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier performance and deliver expert supply chain advice.
• Manage tender processes and negotiate with suppliers.
• Develop and manage a strong national and regional supply chain.
• Continuously assess supply chain options to meet market demand.

Skills

Experience in Project Works or Hard FM buying

Strong presentation skills

Experience managing procurement tenders

Strong excel skills

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Financial acumen

Education

Graduate calibre working towards CIPS/ISM

Job description

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.

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Main Responsibilities

Owning tender process

• − Outsource, tender and negotiation
• − Develop tender analysis and presenting reports and recommendation 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 a good alignment and on boarding of the key stakeholders within the FM platform
• − Generate savings and increase revenues Alignment 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 supply chain is right sized to meet business needs.
• Monitor market trends, study industry standards to manage market risks and opportunities
• Build strong relationship with top and critical suppliers to allow strong supplier relationship management to develop
• Continuously assessing new supply chain options with the category manager, and to ensure it meets market demand
• Monitoring 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 as part of the role ▪ Ability in working in a multi-cultural and matrix environment
• Experience in managing procurement tenders ▪ Strong excel based skills (Advance Excel)
• 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 orientated
• Fluency in English FM Hard FM - focus :
• Experience of Private, Pharma, Heath or Public Sector FM Operations
• Experience in Hard FM / Projects Works / Professional Services Consultancy sub categories
• Experience of managing sub-contractors across Hard FM
• Knowledge of Construction and Civils ‘project’ works procurement methodologies

Package Description

Competitive salary depending on experience

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!