Procurement Manager for Project Works

Job Introduction

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 & I

− 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

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

 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! 

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.