Procurement Manager

Slough Summary Acorn is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and develop our procurement function, ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services that keep our business moving. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a key role in supporting operational service delivery, building strategic supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and identifying opportunities to enhance value across the supply chain. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders, driving efficiencies, and delivering tangible business improvements. Package & Benefits Location: Slough Salary: on Experience Hours: 37.5 hours a week Company Benefits 25 days Holiday plus Bank holidaysLife Assurance360 Wellbeing App - 24/7 access to GP appointments Death in Service InsuranceScottish widow pensionFertility Treatment Support LeavePaid Maternity LeavePaid Paternity LeaveGym & fitness discounts and other lifestyle discountsEmployee refer-a-friend schemeEmployee Recognition Scheme What You'll Be Doing Leading procurement activities across the business to support operational deliveryManaging supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and valueNegotiating commercial agreements and securing the best outcomes for the businessIdentifying cost-saving opportunities and supply chain improvementsSupporting supplier onboarding and performance management activitiesResolving supplier issues and managing procurement escalationsWorking closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure procurement supports service excellenceActing as the key liaison with the wider Group Procurement TeamEnsuring all procurement activity aligns with company governance and procurement policies What We're Looking For We're seeking a procurement professional with a proven track record of supplier management, commercial negotiation, and delivering value through effective procurement practices. You'll ideally have: Experience in procurement or supply chain management within a relevant industryStrong supplier and subcontractor management experienceExcellent commercial awareness and negotiation skillsExperience managing supplier performance and contractsStrong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong Excel and systems proficiency Desirable Experience within Building Services, Facilities Management, Engineering or ConstructionExposure to structured procurement environments and governance frameworksCIPS qualification (or working towards)Relevant business, commercial or supply chain qualifications Why Join Acorn? At Acorn, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on business performance through strategic procurement and supplier management. You'll work closely with senior leadership, have visibility across the organisation, and play a pivotal role in helping the business deliver exceptional service to its customers. If you're looking for a role where you can influence decisions, build strong supplier partnerships, and help shape procurement strategy, we'd love to hear from you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability Need more info? Dale will be happy to help! dale.leer@acornlimited.co.uk