Senior Procurement Manager
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Bonus, Pension, Holidays, Life Assurance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | RM14 2RB |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Arcus FM Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2025-7698_1758105159 |
Summary
Senior Procurement Manager
Location: Field-Based (with travel to Arcus FM offices and supplier sites)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits
Are you an experienced procurement leader looking to make a real impact? At Arcus FM, we're on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Procurement Manager to drive value, innovation, and efficiency across our supply chain.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of Procurement Managers and Category Specialists, shaping procurement strategies, building strong supplier partnerships, and ensuring we deliver outstanding service to our clients.
What you'll be doing
- Leading and developing a high-performing procurement team.
- Designing and implementing category strategies that deliver on quality, cost efficiency, and risk reduction.
- Building strong supplier and contractor frameworks, ensuring compliance with KPIs, SLAs, and contractual agreements.
- Analysing supplier spend and performance data to identify opportunities for value creation.
- Providing escalation support for operational teams and clients on procurement and service delivery issues.
- Supporting tender processes, contractor selection, and onboarding of suppliers.
- Driving continuous improvement by working closely with HSQE and other internal departments.
- Deputising for the Head of Supply Chain when required.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience at senior level in procurement, ideally with supplier and contractor performance management.
- Strong data analysis and trend evaluation skills, with a track record of delivering performance improvement.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with confidence engaging at all levels.
- Knowledge of procurement frameworks, performance measurement (KPIs/SLAs), and risk management.
- Experience in FM (Facilities Management) is desirable but not essential.
- A strong strategic thinker, able to spot opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills - you'll be a trusted partner to senior management and clients.
Why join us?
At Arcus, our values shape everything we do:
- Do it Simply - we find practical, efficient solutions.
- Do it Well - we act safely, responsibly, and with excellence.
- Do it With Passion - we take pride in our work and value each other.
You'll be part of a forward-thinking business where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your leadership will help shape the future of our supply chain.
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