Supply Management Mobilisation Managers

Sodexo; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service leader is seeking a Supply Management Mobilisation Manager in Stevenage. This pivotal role involves leading FM mobilisation activities, ensuring compliance with suppliers, and orchestrating complex projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in contract negotiations. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and various employee benefits to enhance the quality of life for its staff.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Gym discounts

Employee assistance programme

Sodexo retirement plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading teams in buying/category management environments.
• Experience in implementing procurement/category strategies.
• Proven track record in managing complex contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of mobilisation requirements and service level.
• Coordinate site visits and stakeholder meetings for project readiness.
• Lead the RFQ process to obtain competitive quotations.

Skills

Leadership in buying/category management

Procurement/category strategy development

Complex contract negotiation

Strong presentation skills

Financial awareness and data analysis

Ability to influence at all levels

Education

Graduate calibre with CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Supply Management Mobilisation Manager to lead and coordinate FM mobilisation activity across medium to complex contracts. Acting as the central point of connection between Supply Management and operational segments, this role ensures alignment, clarity, and seamless delivery from bid award through to operational go live.

This role is critical in delivering consistent mobilisation excellence, maintaining strong governance, and upholding Sodexo's zero harm ethos through robust supplier and product compliance. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy orchestrating complex, multi stakeholder programmes, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

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.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

Main Responsibilities

• Initiation: Develop a clear understanding of the mobilisation requirements, linking to the MB calculator to define the scope of works, services required, and level of effort.
• Handover Preparation: Coordinate site visits, compile and review asset lists, and lead mobilisation kick-off meetings to ensure readiness and alignment across stakeholders.
• Scope Validation: Confirm and validate the agreed scope with Operations to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with contractual and operational requirements.
• Request for Quotation (RFQ): Manage the RFQ process, obtaining a minimum of three competitive quotations (including the incumbent supplier), ensuring appropriate regional coverage in line with the FM matrix.
• Supplier Negotiation: Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal value, compliance, and service outcomes.
• Supplier Onboarding: Manage the onboarding of new suppliers, including completion and approval of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and compliance checks.
• Work Order Management: Draft and issue work orders, ensuring flow-down of terms and conditions, validation with key stakeholders, and inclusion of site-specific requirements such as access and security protocols.
• Stabilisation and Handover: Support the stabilisation period post-mobilisation and ensure a structured handover to operational teams, confirming services are embedded and performing as expected.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Extensive Experience in leading teams in a buying / category management environment
• Experience in developing and implementing procurement / category strategies.
• Proven track record in complex contract negotiations
• Strong presentation skills both verbally and written.
• Graduate calibre with CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification
• To be aware and be able to articulate the understanding of the commercial impact of the varying business models in the organisation.
• A financial awareness and ability to analyse data and make appropriate recommendations to improve gross margins and sales
• A strong ability to influence effectively at all levels, especially in regards to company policies and processes.
• To be able to demonstrate a flexible ability to pre determine work load demand and prioritisation skills, to be able to identify the urgent business need for support.
• Experience in FM sub-categories e.g. Lifts, Fire and Security, Water treatment, electrical wholesalers
• Experience of managing sub-contractors across Hard and Soft FM Services
• Knowledge of Construction and Civils project' works procurement methodologies

Package Description

Competitive salary depending on experience + Bonus

1 day a week working from home

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!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to 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're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognize that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.