Head of Procurement
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive DOE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
SBFM are looking for an experienced Head of Procurement to join our business and take ownership of our procurement strategy.
This is a key role within SBFM, responsible for driving cost efficiency, supplier performance and commercial value across the business. You will lead the procurement of goods and services, manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure strong cost control, compliance and operational performance.
Alongside leading the procurement function, you will also have oversight and management responsibility for our warehouse operations, ensuring the safe and efficient end-to-end management of the operation and the on-time-in-full delivery of goods.
Working closely with Operations, Legal and other key stakeholders, you will ensure our procurement activity supports the wider business objectives and delivers value for both SBFM and our clients.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own and implement procurement strategies that drive cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Manage supplier selection, negotiation and contracting across our strategic and preferred suppliers, working closely with Legal on contractual matters and Operations on supplier performance.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring goods and services are delivered in line with agreed contractual SLAs.
- Run competitive tenders and maintain competitive pricing across procurement categories, using SBFM's buying power to negotiate favourable terms.
- Keep procurement policies and procedures up to date, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards, including COSHH requirements.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities within the supply chain, including identifying lower-cost or innovative alternative products.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure procurement activity supports business objectives and customer satisfaction.
- Drive sustainability, ESG and ethical sourcing initiatives across procurement activity.
- Take responsibility for the safe operation of the warehouse, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards at all times.
- Oversee the end-to-end management of warehouse operations, ensuring the on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery of goods.
About You
We're looking for an experienced procurement professional with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to lead and influence across a growing business.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience managing a full procurement function.
- A strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
- Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts and performance metrics.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience in budgeting, cost control and managing working capital.
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in warehouse operations or logistics management would be advantageous.
- A degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and/or a CIPS qualification would be highly desirable.
Why SBFM?
At SBFM, we are a leading provider of soft facilities management services, delivering high-quality, commercially efficient and sustainable solutions to clients across the UK.
We are a growing and ambitious business, and this is an opportunity to take ownership of a key function, influence how we work and make a real impact across the organisation.
In Return, You Will Receive
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Car Allowance
- Pension Scheme
- Access to training and career development opportunities
Our Values
Be a Good Person – We give people opportunities and embrace their inherent goodness. We are open-minded and uphold integrity. We are respectful, considerate, kind and appreciative.
Play as a Team – Community and communication are everything. Together, we grow, retain, execute and make an impact.
Think Differently – We encourage a growth mindset, innovation and new ideas. We challenge boundaries and look for better ways of doing things.
Make an Impact – We take ownership, deliver results and challenge the norm. We are passionate about exceeding expectations and achieving results.
About SBFM
SBFM is one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing soft facilities management service providers, delivering professional cleaning and related support services nationwide.
We are transforming the commercial cleaning space by combining pioneering technology and innovation with a strong focus on our people, development and progression opportunities.