Our client is an international real estate business that owns a significant commercial real estate portfolio in the UK (£1 Billion +). With plans for further property acquisitions in 2024,  they are now seeking to strengthen their procurement team with the appointment of a Procurement Manager. The role will help oversee procurement and vendor management activities with a focus on Facilities Management, Property Management, and Construction professional services. The post holder will report into a senior procurement manager and would suit an up and coming procurement professional looking for their next step. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

Provide guidance in the execution of procurement activities for the property management team and to the more junior procurement team members.

Source, obtain and evaluate the most competitive pricing for services procured.

Prepare tender documents, tender evaluations and analysis, and quality checks on goods and services.

Review and update the approved vendor list periodically.

Plan, schedule and monitor the procurement of term contracts and minor capital projects to ensure timely approval and award.

Prepare reports and statistics for management review.

Ensure procurement activities comply with procurement policies and SOPs.

Conduct periodic audits on the procurement process and documentation.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience of supporting the procurement of  contractors or professional services for the built environment - i.e you may have experience of  Facilities Management, Property Services, or Construction Categories.

Good procurement knowledge and understanding of the procurement process and supply chain management.

Good analytical skills.

Excellent Excel skills.

Needs to be able to work on their own initiative as well as contribute as a member of a wider team.

The Opportunity

This a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised and respected organisation in a highly professional and supportive team. It comes with a competitive salary up to £50,000, plus a generous bonus, and various flexible benefits.

Senior Supply Chain Manager (Facilities Management Category)

Leading Property Management Company

Our client are specialist property management and advisory organisation that provide Facilities Management and Workplace services to some of UK’s largest property owners and occupiers in the UK.

Having grown significantly in 2023, both organically and through acquisition, they are now seeking to recruit a senior supply chain manager to lead supply chain management activities as part of the larger Procurement Team

Main Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities

The successful post holder will be responsible for the strategic management of an extensive FM supply Chain, encompassing Hard and Soft Services suppliers/contractors and consultants. You’ll take the lead with the strategic relationship management of suppliers consisting of Facilities Management sub contractors delivering services such as Cleaning, Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance, Lift Maintenance, and Security services. You’ll also identify, and implement controls and measures to mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, execute formal performance improvement measures for under performing suppliers. and implement new processes and procedures to improve the performance of service delivery. As with all Supply Chain Management position's this role will also involve a great deal of communication with internal colleagues and stakeholders.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, and ideally experience of Facilities or Construction Supply Chain Management with a bias towards services, and not material/goods. You’ll have excellent analytical, stake holder management, and communication skills, and should ideally be working towards MCIPS qualifications.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a tech savvy, highly entrepreneurial, award winning team. The role comes with a Salary up to £60,000, plus car allowance and various benefits.