Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager – FM Service Provider – Hybrid / Central London – Up to £80,000 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a leading Facilities Management service provider as a Procurement Manager. Based in London three days per week (with two days working from home), this role offers a flexible and dynamic working environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities across the business, including overseeing supplier relationships, optimising purchasing processes, and supporting building operations. You’ll also manage a small team member, driving performance and ensuring best value across all supply chains.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional looking to take ownership of a key function within a forward-thinking FM organisation.

Key duties & responsibilities
Demonstrates strong, competent leadership for team members to guide them in reaching their full potential and meeting their objectives, which supports achievement of our corporate goals.Strategic Category Management Planning & DeliveryEngage stakeholders to understand business requirementsDevelop, recommend and implement category plansEnsure that major procurement initiatives are completed in accordance with corporate sourcing policies and procedures, and that the resulting contractual agreements are compliantLiaise with Risk Management, Legal Counsel, and Finance as needed.Plan and execute major cross client procurement initiatives to achieve the companies strategic sourcing goals and objectives.Lead the review and measurement of the effectiveness of the strategyOperate as the “project manager” to ensure initiatives are completed on schedule.Ensure that the financial terms of major supplier agreements are optimizedNegotiate volume discount and rebate structures within major agreements, wherever possibleEscalate and resolve implementation issues as required.Perform sourcing opportunity assessment analyses to help prioritize the initiatives that will best support the corporate sourcing strategy and Customer Business Group objectivesAchieve improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings as a resultManage end-to-end competitive bid process for assigned categoriesNegotiate with suppliers to secure optimum cost and maximum valueLead the identification and implementation of performance metrics to measure supplier performanceLead supplier performance measurement and managementAccountable for supplier performance for assigned categories and reports on supplier sustainabilityMonitor and report on the performance of procurement initiatives and major services agreements.Analyze KPI results and identify continuous improvement business process and sourcing opportunities to support corporate operational excellence goals and objectives.Supplier Relationship ManagementLeads the negotiation, development, implementation, amendments and monitoring of supplier contractual agreementsMaintain in-depth and current category knowledge as well as knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and industry trendsProvide category and strategic sourcing subject matter expertiseReview and approve vendor set up and vendor information changesDevelop and maintain standard templates for strategic sourcing documentations including but not limited to contract agreements, scopes of work, service level agreements, and letters of agreementsRequirements
An understanding of Facilities ManagementIdeally have M&E, Construction or FM procurement experienceKnowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices.Outsourcing knowledgeLeadership skills and ability to influence multiple stakeholders and engage their support and consensusImplementation and management skillsExceptional conflict management / resolution skillsAdvanced written and verbal communication skills – executive report writingAbility to develop and execute supplier contract agreementsHighly advanced analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced competency in MS Office applicationsAdvanced influence, persuasion and negotiation skillsPlease send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.