Procurement Manager

Leicester (hybrid working available)

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Management (FM) Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement of both hard and soft services. This role requires a strategic and proactive individual who will develop sourcing strategies and ensure the highest quality of service and value for money. The ideal candidate has a strong background in facilities management procurement, including areas such as planned and reactive building maintenance, cleaning, security, landscaping, and other operational services.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of effective category strategies for both hard and soft services, delivering optimum value for money, cost savings and risk management.  
• Conduct market research to understand trends, risks, and opportunities within the facilities services market.
  
• Maintain and grow the Preferred Supplier List by sector, region and category. Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, service, and cost criteria.
• Review and agree terms and conditions in line with the Delegation Authority Matrix and be the second level of escalation for all Supplier contractual disputes.
• Collaborate with the Commercial team to deliver the resolution of contractual escalations.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for hard and soft services, including preparing and managing Requests for Information (RFI), Requests  for Proposals (RFP), and conducting full tender exercises.
• Own and validate all FM procurement savings initiatives by proactively working with the Finance team to ensure Procurement savings are accurately tracked, measured and validated.
• Monitor and mitigate risks associated with the category, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and sustainability practices.

Skills & experience:

• Degree level qualification.
• CIPS Level 4 is mandatory
• Proven experience in a Category or Procurement Manager or similar role within facilities management, with a deep understanding of hard and soft services and the Procurement lifecycle with a minimum of 5 years experience in relevant roles.
• Strong procurement and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of managing tender processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management abilities.
• A demonstrable track-record of delivering against savings targets within complex multi-stakeholder environments