Senior Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Our client, a global leader in Facilities Management, is seeking a Senior Strategic Procurement and SCM Manager to join their team in London!

• Hybrid working
• Working alongside Industry Leaders
• Salary Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance

The Role

• This hybrid role, based in London, offers the flexibility of remote working with occasional travel to meet clients and suppliers.
• You will report to our central SCM function with a dotted line into the retail operations team.

About You

• You are a highly motivated, articulate professional with extensive experience in Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management, particularly within the private and public sector.
• A relevant degree qualification is a strong advantage, along with a background in FM operations and a technical understanding of hard and soft services.
• Your ability to build lasting client and vendor relationships, along with strong Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) skills, is essential.
• Your commercial acumen, supplier network within the FM marketplace, and experience with ESG initiatives will set you apart.
• You are digitally savvy, with advanced skills in procurement software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Familiarity with PowerBI and CAFM systems is a bonus, and a CIPS qualification or training towards it is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing strategic procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, selection, negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), development of the preferred supplier program, and spend analysis.
• Leading procurement tendering (RFX) and mobilisation processes.
• Managing the supply chain mobilisation, stabilisation, and transformation phases throughout the lifecycle of new accounts.
• Developing and executing commercial strategies and contract management, including leading tenders/RFX, pricing strategies, benchmarking, savings initiatives, contract formation, reviews, negotiations, change control, contract lifecycle management (CLM), budget control, and identifying scope and specification efficiencies.
• Facilitating supplier onboarding through the procurement platform, coordinating with operations, QHSE, and finance teams to ensure smooth progress.
• Supporting ethical and sustainable procurement practices, focusing on social value, supplier diversity, and tackling issues like modern slavery.
• Ensuring compliance with supply chain governance, risk management, and SCM playbook/manual processes and procedures.
• Managing the contract register, supplier directory, and SharePoint portal.
• Drafting procurement and contractual documents as required.
• Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on supplier performance metrics and statistics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualification (Preferred)
• CIPS qualification or training towards it (desirable).
• Experience in facilities management, procurement, and contract law.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with PowerBI and CAFM systems is a plus.

Location & Salary

• London-based (Hybrid) with occasional travel to clients/suppliers.
• Salary: Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance (dependent on experience).

If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge in a dynamic environment, apply now!