Social Procurement Manager

Job description

SOCIAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Contract: Procurement

Location: London (E14 9SH)

Hours of work: 37.5 hrs per week

Contract Type: Permanent |Hybrid

We are seeking a Social Procurement Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering ISS UK & Ireland’s social procurement agenda - helping us to create greater social value through the supply chain.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement Excellence, this role will work closely with procurement teams, wider stakeholders, suppliers and external bodies to embed supplier diversity, responsible sourcing and modern slavery due diligence into day-to-day procurement activity.

Job Description

We are looking for a practical, impact-focused individual who can strengthen governance, improve reporting and demonstrate how ISS uses its scale and supply chain to do business responsibly, with a particular focus on ethical sourcing, modern slavery risk management and stakeholder engagement. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Social Procurement
• Modern Slavery and Responsible Supply Chains
• Procurement Governance, Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the continuous development of the Social Procurement and Responsible Procurement strategy across the supply chain.
• Embed social value, ethical sourcing and responsible procurement principles into procurement processes, supplier management and sourcing activities.
• Manage and analyse supplier diversity, social value and responsible procurement data, producing performance reports, dashboards and insights.
• Develop and implement category-specific social procurement plans, supporting procurement teams to achieve social value objectives.
• Identify opportunities to increase engagement and spend with diverse and social enterprise suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external partners, industry bodies and stakeholder groups to promote best practice and innovation.
• Lead modern slavery and human rights due diligence activities, including supplier risk assessments, mapping and compliance reviews.
• Manage supplier audits, investigations and remediation activities relating to modern slavery, labour standards and ethical sourcing concerns.
• Provide responsible procurement expertise for bids, tenders, client presentations and contract commitments.
• Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, driving awareness, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Experience in responsible procurement, sustainability, social value or ethical sourcing
• Strong knowledge of modern slavery and supply chain risk management
• Confident analysing supplier data and producing clear reports or insights
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change
• Highly organised, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates integrity and sound judgement in sensitive situations
• Comfortable challenging practices and embedding new ways of working
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel regionally (company car or car allowance is provided)

The Company

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you.

Join ISS and be part of something bigger.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English