Job Description
Procurement Manager - FTC 12 Months
Department: Procurement
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: London Heathrow
Reporting To: Head of Procurement
We are looking for a talented individual to join our team at London Heathrow. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career in Procurement as part of a global organisation.
As the Procurement Manager you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio, covering a broad range of indirect categories including facilities management, IT, professional services, MHE, PPE, temporary labour, fleet support services, and warehouse consumables.
This role is key to ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and value-driven sourcing strategies that support business operations across multiple sites.
In exchange we offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as opportunities to develop your career at WFS.
Please note this is a Fixed-Term Contract role for 12 months.
Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis will be:-
- Develop and implement category strategies across indirect procurement with a focus on total cost of ownership and supplier performance.
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities, from tendering and supplier selection to negotiation, contract award, and performance management.
- Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Warehouse Management, IT, HR, and Finance to understand business needs and deliver effective procurement solutions.
- Monitor market trends and supplier developments to identify opportunities for innovation, savings, or risk mitigation.
- To ensure full compliance with procurement governance, legal standards, and ESG targets.
- Driving continuous improvement and best-in-class procurement practices across the organisation.
- Report on procurement KPIs, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics.
- Managing vendors and ensuring compliance with contract terms through effective SLA management.
- Overseeing ESG initiatives with vendors and providing comprehensive reporting.
- Driving cost savings in collaboration with operations and finance team.
To be successful in this role you will need:-
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager, ideally with experience of a fast-paced operational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage significant multi-category spend portfolios (ideally £10m+).
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and commercial acumen.
- To be a self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to influence across levels.
Please note that if you are offered this position, you will be subject to a background check including a criminal record check, 5 year employment history and a drug & alcohol test.
Our Values
Safety
- Always look out for our own and each other's safety.
- Proactively identify safety risks, hazards and unsafe behaviours promptly and courageously.
- Comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards at all times.
- Learn from mistakes and share that learning.
Customer Focus
- Delight customers by actively anticipating their needs, concerns and preferences.
- Offer alternative "yes" solutions to "no" situations.
- Deliver service excellence and always aim to exceed customer expectations.
Respect
- Appreciate everyone's background, cultural values and opinions at all times.
- Actively listen and understand other's intent and point of view, especially during disagreements.
- Build trusting relationships, demonstrate empathy and care for others.
Excellence
- Always do the right thing. Do it right the first time.
- Demonstrate extreme ownership: See it, Own it, Solve it.
- Adopt a growth mindset: keep learning, stay agile, be resilient.
- Set high expectations, embrace innovation and practice continuous improvement.
Teamwork
- Prioritise SATS Group's interests over one's own and department needs.
- Proactively share resources, ideas and information constructively.
- Build on each other's strengths and ideas to achieve win-win outcomes.
