Procurement Manager- Project Works

Sodexo; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager – Projects Works to shape and deliver their Project Works category strategy. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in procurement and will manage supplier relationships while ensuring operational excellence. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan and gym discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discounts

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own the tender process and negotiate with suppliers.
• Manage projects autonomously under the scope of responsibility.
• Develop and manage a strong national and regional supply chain.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Strong presentation skills

Fluent English

Advanced Excel skills

Relationship management

Financial acumen

Education

Graduate level education

Working towards CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification

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. The role 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the tender process: outsource, tender and negotiate, develop tender analysis and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Negotiate Sodexo terms & conditions, SLAs, pricing and services with suppliers to demonstrate the best overall value for money.
• Manage projects autonomously under the scope of responsibility and establish strong relationships with account teams on site.
• Ensure alignment and onboarding of key stakeholders within the FM platform and generate savings and increased revenue.
• Work with the category management team to support project delivery and growth for the UK&I, providing reporting and volume analysis to improve profitability.
• Negotiate single work agreements, secure best net prices, and work with the commercial team to deliver the best solution per client contract.
• Develop a structured preferred supply chain across all regions, monitor market trends, manage market risks and opportunities, and build strong relationships with top and critical suppliers.
• Continuously assess new supply chain options with the category manager to meet market demand.
• Manage suppliers and sub‑contractors, ensuring strong supplier relationship management and procurement of sub‑contractors across Hard FM.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in Project Works or Hard FM buying / category management.
• Ability to travel across the UK & Ireland; experience working in a multi‑cultural matrix environment.
• Experience managing procurement tenders and strong advanced Excel skills.
• Strong presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Graduate calibre and working towards CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification.
• Team player with excellent communication and influencing skills, financial acumen and result orientation.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in Private, Pharma, Health or Public Sector FM Operations; Hard FM/Projects Works/Professional Services Consultancy sub‑categories.
• Experience managing sub‑contractors across Hard FM.
• Knowledge of construction and civil project procurement methodologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience and a comprehensive package of 20+ Sodexo benefits, including a retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discounts, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme, and more.

EEO Statement

At Sodexo, we believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We welcome applications from underrepresented backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their best selves.