Procurement Officer in Manchester

An exciting opportunity to join an expanding procurement function at Praxis, with genuine scope to make an impact and help shape how the team operates as it grows. Working alongside our Head of Procurement and Procurement Managers, you’ll support procurement activity across Property Management, Facilities Management, Asset Management and Finance. From coordinating tenders and managing supplier relationships to monitoring costs and improving processes, you’ll play an important role in strengthening procurement governance and delivering value across our UK property portfolio. We’re looking for someone organised, commercially minded and proactive, with preferably relevant industry experience.

This role will be based in our central Manchester office on King Street but will involve some occasional travel to our London office and across our regional portfolio.

About Praxis: Praxis is a privately owned UK real estate investor and manager, founded in 2009 with roots spanning more than three decades. With offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow, we combine investment expertise with hands-on property and asset management to deliver long-term value. This role sits within Praxis Facilities Management Ltd (PFM), which delivers on-site services across our managed portfolio. PFM employs over 400 people across management, operations, marketing, security, administration, maintenance and cleaning, playing a key role in the day-to-day performance of our properties.

Location: Manchester, with UK-wide travel as required

Working pattern: Office-based, with one day working from home per week

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Skills and Experience:

• 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.

Personal Qualities:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• £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.

Values:

• Professionalism | We consistently seek to exceed expectations. Our people can express themselves fully while upholding the highest standards of conduct, competence, and integrity.
• Ownership | Every asset, challenge, and opportunity is treated as our own. We deliver all real estate services in-house — never outsourcing responsibility, accountability, or blame.
• Entrepreneurialism | We challenge convention and champion imaginative solutions. Rigorous debate is encouraged, and everyone is empowered to make decisions that elevate performance.
• Meritocracy | Results, hard work, and strong ideas matter more than age, tenure, or titles. We are a diverse team that collaborates openly so each person can reach their full potential.
• Action This Day | We do not defer or delay. Anything that can be done today, is done today.