Procurement Manager - FTC

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.