Subcontractor Procurement Manager

Play a Key Role in Strengthening Supplier Partnerships and Driving Procurement Excellence

Are you a procurement professional with a sharp eye for compliance, cost optimisation, and supplier performance? Do you thrive in operationally fast-paced environments and enjoy building robust, compliant, and cost-effective subcontractor relationships?

Axis CLC is a leading provider of compliance, maintenance, and energy efficiency services for property assets across the UK. With over 80 years of combined industry experience following the merger of Axis Europe and CLC, and backed by HIG Capital, a leading private equity fund, we’re on a high-growth trajectory. Our mission is to support clients in shaping the future of their properties with smart, sustainable, and people-focused solutions.

We are looking for a Subcontractor Procurement Manager to join our growing Procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Director, this newly created role will be critical in ensuring subcontractor excellence across our portfolio — not just in price, but in quality, ESG compliance, and operational effectiveness.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee subcontractor procurement activities to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.
• Build strategic relationships with key subcontractors and track their performance via robust KPIs.
• Develop clear subcontractor categorisation frameworks and benchmark rates to ensure competitiveness.
• Monitor and drive compliance with legal and ESG standards, including Scope 3 emissions reporting.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments, ensuring all subcontractors operate under up-to-date terms and insurance.
• Collaborate with operational teams to support contract mobilisations, rate rationalisation, and supplier diversification.
• Deliver procurement dashboards and insights to inform executive decision-making.
• Lead the rollout of automated tools for onboarding, tracking, and monitoring subcontractor performance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid experience in subcontractor procurement or supplier relationship management.
• Background in property maintenance, construction, or a related industry is preferred.
• Skilled in analysing complex data, driving efficiencies, and supporting M&A-related integration.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, especially with operational teams and suppliers.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in procurement systems and performance analytics tools.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Axis CLC?

• Be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation backed by private equity.
• Take ownership of a vital procurement function with room to innovate and influence.
• Work with passionate teams across operations, finance, ESG, and leadership.
• Access to significant development and progression opportunities as we scale.
• Competitive salary and a collaborative, values-driven culture.

If you’re ready to optimise how we engage with our subcontractor partners and deliver procurement excellence at scale — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of subcontractor engagement at Axis CLC.