Procurement Manager in Slough

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.

Company Benefits

• Life Assurance
• 360 Wellbeing App - 24/7 access to GP appointments
• Death in Service Insurance
• Scottish widow pension
• Fertility Treatment Support Leave
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Gym & fitness discounts and other lifestyle discounts
• Employee Recognition Scheme

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading procurement activities across the business to support operational delivery
• Managing supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and value
• Negotiating commercial agreements and securing the best outcomes for the business
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and supply chain improvements
• Supporting supplier onboarding and performance management activities
• Resolving supplier issues and managing procurement escalations
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure procurement supports service excellence
• Acting as the key liaison with the wider Group Procurement Team
• Ensuring 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 industry
• Strong supplier and subcontractor management experience
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Experience managing supplier performance and contracts
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong Excel and systems proficiency
• Experience within Building Services, Facilities Management, Engineering or Construction
• Exposure to structured procurement environments and governance frameworks
• CIPS 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.

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