Procurement Manager
full-time•London
About this role
Procurement Manager
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London Heathrow
Description
We are seeking an individual with the right attributes that wants to join WFS and bring valuable skills to the business.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Procurement team at London Heathrow.
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing a diverse spend of approximately £80m, 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.
Note: Attractive salary will be offered that reflects your expertise and skills.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Procurement team at London Heathrow.
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing a diverse spend of approximately £80m, 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.
Note: Attractive salary will be offered that reflects your expertise and skills.
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.
- Ensure full compliance with procurement governance, legal standards, and ESG targets.
- Drive continuous improvement and best-in-class procurement practices across the organisation.
- Report on procurement KPIs, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics.
To be successful in this role you will need:-
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager, ideally within logistics, warehousing, or a fast-paced operational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage significant multi-category spend portfolios (ideally £50m+).
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
- Contract management and Supplier experience.
- Skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders.
- A high level of focus to ensure accuracy in contracts and processes.
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.
What you'll do
- The Procurement Manager will manage a diverse spend of approximately £80m across various indirect categories and ensure cost-effective sourcing strategies. Responsibilities include leading procurement activities, partnering with stakeholders, and monitoring market trends.
About Worldwide Flight Services
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is a global air cargo logistics leader and best in class ground handling partner. As a combined company, SATS and WFS create an Americas-Europe-APAC network with a global footprint of more than 227 stations in 27 countries.
The SATS-WFS group employs over 50 000 people and assists more than 270 customers.
WFS has a 40-years experience in aviation-related handling service and can provides top quality solutions with a vast scope of services such as cargo handling, bagage handling and processing, ramp services, passenger services including premium VIP services, while maintaining its industry-leading standards of safety and security.
With its unique combination of experience, technical expertise and know-how, WFS can propose solutions to meet the challenges resulting from today’s fast-moving and complex airport operations.
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