Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

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

• Hybrid working
• Working alongside Industry Leaders
• Salary Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance

The Role

• This hybrid role, based in London, offers the flexibility of remote working.
• You will report to the 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 Retail Facility Management (FM) 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

• Lead strategic procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, negotiations, and spend analysis.
• Collaborate closely with the procurement & SCM function and retail operations teams.
• Manage commercial strategy, contract management, and tender processes.
• Lead supply chain mobilisation and transformation during the account lifecycle.
• Oversee supplier onboarding and liaise with cross-functional teams (operations, QHSE, finance).
• Support ethical and sustainable procurement practices.
• Ensure supply chain governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage contract documentation.
• Contribute to stakeholder management and maintain industry contacts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualification (Preferred)
• CIPS qualification or training towards it (desirable).
• Experience in retail, 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).
• Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance (dependent on experience).

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