Our client, a global leader in Facilities Management, is seeking a Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain 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!