Tax Income Benefits | Accommodation & Meals Provided | Free Gym | Return Flights | Professional Development | Unique Lifestyle  

Imagine working on projects that matter in one of the most remote and spectacular British territories in The Falkland Islands. This is more than a job, it's a career-defining opportunity that will set you apart. You will gain experience in a high-profile, operational setting and experience life in a unique location few ever see.  Join Mitie, a leader in facilities management and infrastructure support, and play a vital role in UK Defence operations. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Procurement Manager to join our team in The Falkland Islands delivering essential services in support of UK Armed Forces operations. 

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a newly created, transformational procurement function within a complex and operationally critical environment. You will develop and manage a diverse portfolio of global supply chain activities linked to critical material procurement and subcontracted planned and reactive maintenance. Working closely with project, commercial and supply chain teams, you will lead all procurement activity for the contract location.

Your focus will be on delivering best value, minimising risk, and driving performance across the supply chain while embedding and championing the organisation's ‘One Procurement' strategy at contract level. This role offers the chance to shape a new function, build capability, and position procurement as the ‘go to' expert within the contract. It's a challenging but genuinely exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the business unit's Procurement Hub to act as the local champion for procurement and supply chain activity
• Manage local Stores to drive efficiency
• Deliver and implement the ‘One Procurement' strategy at local level
• Initiate and lead projects to identify operational, supply chain and commercial opportunities to reduce costs, mitigate risk and increase value
• Communicate procurement strategies and objectives, building strong relationships across the wider business
• Influence senior stakeholders within Mitie
• Support Data Analyst in analysing spend data
• Work jointly with business units to manage performance and relationships with strategic suppliers
• Lead supplier negotiations for complex and strategically important contracts and supply agreements
• Issue Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and Invitations to Tender (ITTs)
• Act as Tender Lead Coordinator for Tender Board Reports (TBRs)
• Manage, lead and develop direct reports to deliver cost-focused objectives
• Manage procurement and supply chain risks through compliance with group policies, legal requirements and professional ethics
• Ensure compliance with sourcing processes and contractual obligations in line with group policies and legal requirements
• Manage vendor performance monitoring in accordance with ‘One Procurement' principles
• Monitor and report savings and benefits
• Maintain awareness of business continuity plans relevant to your area

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent industry experience)
• Substantial experience in a similar Procurement role
• Capable of obtaining medical clearance, BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) and Falkland Islands work permit
• Strong understanding of contractual provisions within standard forms of contract (NEC desirable but not essential)
• Ability to identify commercial risk and advise on mitigation strategies
• Working knowledge of standard procurement strategies
• Experience managing tendering processes and delivering value for money
• Understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Holds a CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
• Full clean UK driving licence (or equivalent)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel / Project)

Person Specification:

• Strong record-keeping skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), able to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong analytical capability, including interpreting bills of quantities, technical drawings, specifications and construction programmes

Desirable

• Experience across varied asset types (domestic, leisure, commercial, industrial, catering etc.)
• Experience using CAFM systems, preferably Maximo
• Experience working in a military environment, including knowledge of MOD JSP technical standards (Joint Services Publications)
• Understanding of public procurement rules
• Understanding of logistics chains, particularly challenges of overseas shipping and programme constraints
• Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, CIPS etc.)
• Motivated, proactive and committed to ongoing professional development

Why This Role?

This isn't a standard procurement role. You're stepping into a position where you can build, influence and shape how procurement operates in a high-impact, international environment.If you're someone who wants ownership, complexity, and the chance to leave a mark, this is exactly that.

What You'll Get  

• Tax Income Benefits: simplified income tax structure
• Free Accommodation & Meals: save thousands with zero housing costs (unaccompanied position)
• Return Flights to the UK Twice a Year: stay connected with home
• 33 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays: plenty of time to recharge
• Free Gym & Swimming Pool Access: crossFit, yoga, spin, squash, and more
• Professional Development Courses: business, science, arts, languages
• 5% Site Allowance (Monthly) and 10% Tour Bonus (Annually)
• Onboarding and Support: experienced teams to help you settle in
• Career Defining Experience: supporting UK Defence operations
• Unique Lifestyle: a rare opportunity to live and work in one of the world's most remote British territories
• Permanent Contract