Procurement Manager - Interim at Worldwide Flight Services
Worldwide Flight Services · London, United Kingdom · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in London
We are seeking an interim experienced procurement manager on a competitive daily rate to play a pivotal part in managing our procurement procedures across the business.
Reporting directly to the Financial Director, 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.
Reporting directly to the Financial Director, 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.
