Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS); Hounslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SATS Group is seeking a talented Procurement Manager to join our team at London Heathrow. This role offers a clear path to progress within a global organisation and focuses on delivering value through strategic procurement leadership.

You will develop category strategies, manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive cost savings while ensuring governance and ESG targets are met. The position is based at Heathrow and involves leading complex procurement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multi-category spend portfolios (£10m+).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies across indirect procurement with focus on TCO and supplier performance.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities from tendering to contract award and performance management.
• Partner with Operations, Warehouse, IT, HR and Finance to understand business needs and deliver procurement solutions.
• Monitor market trends and supplier developments to identify opportunities for savings or risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, legal standards and ESG targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and best-in-class procurement practices across the organisation.
• Report on procurement KPIs, cost savings and supplier performance metrics.
• Oversee vendor management and ensure contract terms compliance through SLA management.
• Oversee ESG initiatives with vendors and provide reporting to leadership.
• Drive cost savings in collaboration with operations and finance teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement governance

ESG reporting

Cost optimization

Job description

SATS Group is seeking a talented Procurement Manager to join our team at London Heathrow. This role offers a clear path to progress within a global organisation and focuses on delivering value through strategic procurement leadership.

You will develop category strategies, manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive cost savings while ensuring governance and ESG targets are met. The position is based at Heathrow and involves leading complex procurement initiatives.