Procurement Manager - FM (6 month FTC)

Summary: The role of Procurement Manager involves managing procurement activities for a major central Government client within a leading Facilities Management company. The position requires extensive experience in procurement, particularly in strategic sourcing and supplier management, with a focus on compliance and contract management. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment with client expectations and operational requirements. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Surrey, requiring three days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement robust contracting to ensure full and compliant contracts are in place for identified suppliers.
• Work closely with Operational Teams to align Scope of works with technical competence and client expectations.
• Lead the completion of necessary flow downs for suppliers, ensuring compliance and assurance requirements are met.
• Act as the link between Supply Chain, Procurement Business Partner, Legal, and wider stakeholder groups.
• Ensure all supplier assurance requirements and contractual governance are maintained.
• Drive Contract Management & Risk Mitigation to minimize operational, contractual, and financial exposure.
• Demonstrate efficient workload management and the ability to work at pace.

Key Skills:

• Extensive and proven experience in Procurement (typically 5+ years).
• Knowledge of FM or Construction categories preferred, but other Indirects considered.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting contract clauses.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrable contracting experience.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong change management capability with demonstrable results.
• Supplier Relationship Management experience.
• Knowledge of Public Sector is an advantage.
• Degree educational background preferred; CIPS certification is preferable.

Salary (Rate): £65,000.00

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other