Procurement Officer

Department: Procurement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

• Support procurement activity across property management services, balancing cost, quality, compliance and service delivery.
• Coordinate end-to-end tender processes, including RFQs, ITTs, supplier evaluation and contract award documentation.
• Support sourcing activity and identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost savings and service improvement.
• Manage supplier onboarding, compliance checks, approved supplier records and ongoing performance tracking, including KPIs, SLAs and stakeholder feedback.
• Coordinate supplier reviews, renewals and retenders, escalating risks, poor performance and non-compliance where required.
• Analyse spend, compare supplier proposals and prepare reporting on costs, savings, performance, risks and opportunities.
• Support category planning and the delivery of the wider procurement strategy.
• Build relationships with Property Management, Facilities Management, Asset Management and Finance teams to understand requirements and ensure procurement supports operational needs.
• Provide practical procurement guidance to stakeholders on scoping requirements and engaging suppliers effectively.
• Ensure procurement activity follows internal governance, approval processes and financial controls, maintaining accurate and auditable records.
• Support supplier mobilisation, transitions and new asset onboarding where required.
• Identify process gaps and contribute ideas to improve procurement practices as the function develops.

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, contract administration, supplier management or commercial support.
• Preferably experience in Facilities Management or Real Estate ideally with exposure to M&E services however, we are open to other sectors for the right candidate.
• Good understanding of tendering, RFQs, supplier onboarding and procurement administration.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to assess cost, value, service quality and operational risk.
• Ability to analyse spend, compare supplier proposals and present clear recommendations.
• Understanding of contract records, procurement controls, approval processes and audit trails.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across operational and finance teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Takes ownership and delivers work accurately and at pace.
• Commercially minded, willing to challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve value.
• Proactive in identifying issues, escalating risks and suggesting better ways of working.
• Organised and methodical, maintaining strong control over suppliers, documentation and deadlines.
• Collaborative and confident working with stakeholders across different teams.
• Accountable, discreet and committed to high professional standards.

• £45,000–£55,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Office closure over the festive season.
• Additional annual leave with service.
• Private Medical Insurance, with medical history disregarded.
• Two dental appointments through Bupa.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Life assurance at three times salary.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

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