Growth Procurement Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1129899/154504
- Location: Hybrid - Stevenage (1 day a week from the office and 2 days of site visits )
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience
- Closing date: 12 March 2026
About the role
We are looking for an FM Procurement Growth Manager to drive Sodexo’s competitiveness by leading all FM procurement activity across bids, sales, and new business mobilisation. This role acts as the key link between Supply Management and operational teams, shaping supplier strategies, securing high‑quality and commercially robust solutions, and ensuring seamless procurement support throughout the bid lifecycle. You will champion value, compliance, and operational excellence while strengthening our FM proposition through strategic supplier partnerships and the effective deployment of category strategies.
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 bids requirements, linking to the bids team to define the scope of services to provide as much data to supplier to quote accordingly
▪ Preparation: Challenge internal teams to gain access to detailed scopes from bids, compile and review asset lists for economies of scale, and lead bids kick-off meetings to ensure readiness and alignment across all stakeholders
▪ Scope Validation: Confirm and validate the agreed scope with the Bids team to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with upcoming future contractual and operational requirements
▪ Request for Quotation (RFQ): Manage the RFQ process, obtaining competitive quotations (including the incumbent supplier and Sodexo FM preferred Supply Chain ), ensuring appropriate regional preferred suppliers are selected to provide quotes in line with the FM supplier matrix
▪ Supplier Negotiation: Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal value, compliance, and service outcomes for our bids
▪ Look for enhanced offering from our Preferred Suppliers on their services to eventually proposed best alternative offer to our Clients within our bids
▪ Minimise the use of non preferred or non Sodexo listed suppliers
▪ Handover: Support the move from bid stage to mobilisation, as and when we win new Clients Contracts, working closely with our Procurement Mobilisation Managers, ensuring a structured handover of the quotes obtained at bid stage
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
The Ideal Candidate
- Graduate calibre with CIPS or equivalent qualification/s
- Experience in FM sub-categories e.g. lift maintenance, fire and security, water treatment, electrical wholesalers
- Experience in mobilisation as procurement support
- Experience of managing sub-contractors across Hard and Soft FM Services
- Experience in developing and implementing FM procurement strategies
- Proven track record in complex contract negotiations and delivery of savings in an FM environment
- Excellent stakeholder management ability at varying levels, internally with our stakeholders or externally with our Supplier partners
- Strong communication skills both verbally and written
- Commercial awareness and ability to analyse data and make appropriate recommendations to improve gross margins and sales
- Organised, methodical and self-motivated characteristics
- To be able to demonstrate a flexible ability to pre-determine work load demand and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural and matrix environment
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!
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 recognise 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.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Hybrid - Stevenage (1 day a week from the office and 2 days of site visits ), United Kingdom, SG1 2UA
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