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Our client, a global leader in Facilities Management, is seeking a Senior Strategic Procurement and Suppy Chain 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 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 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