FM Procurement Manager

Unite Foundation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym benefit

Job summary

Unite Students is seeking a Facilities Management Procurement Manager to lead the strategic procurement for Hard FM, fit-outs and capital expenditure projects.

You will work with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, source and manage supplier relationships, and drive value across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement and category management experience in Hard FM or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management with influencing ability.
• Commercially astute with negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Customer-focused mindset balancing business needs with supplier performance.
• Analytical, proactive with problem solving and turning insights into action.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management and procurement best practices.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards it) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement of Hard FM, fit-out, refurbishment and capex projects, delivering commercial value across the business.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies that meet operational needs and drive continuous improvement.
• Source, negotiate and manage high-performing supplier relationships, maximising value while minimising risk.
• Lead complex contract negotiations, providing commercial expertise and ensuring robust governance.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and ESG initiatives across the supply chain.
• Influence change, challenge the status quo and promote procurement best practice throughout the organisation.
• Play a key role in developing the Procurement function, fostering collaboration and a one-team approach.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Sustainability/ESG

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Job description

Unite Students has an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Management (FM) Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team. This is a hybrid role, based in our Bristol office three days a week, with flexibility over which days you choose to work on‑site.

Reporting to the Head of FM Procurement, you ll be responsible for developing and delivering the procurement strategy for Hard Facilities Management and associated capital expenditure projects, including fit-outs and refurbishments.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you ll lead strategic procurement activities that deliver commercial value, drive best practice, and support business objectives. You ll also build and maintain strong supplier relationships to optimise performance, reduce supply chain risk, and identify innovative solutions that enhance the services we deliver.

What You`ll Be Doing

• Lead the strategic procurement of Hard FM, fit‑out, refurbishment and capital expenditure projects, delivering commercial value across the business.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies that meet operational needs and drive continuous improvement.
• Source, negotiate and manage high‑performing supplier relationships, maximising value while minimising risk.
• Lead complex contract negotiations, providing commercial expertise and ensuring robust governance.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and ESG initiatives across the supply chain.
• Influence change, challenge the status quo and promote procurement best practice throughout the organisation.
• Play a key role in developing the Procurement function, fostering collaboration and a one‑team approach.

What We`re Looking for in You

• Proven procurement and category management experience, ideally within Hard FM or a related field.
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Commercially astute, with excellent negotiation and contract management expertise.
• A customer‑focused mindset, balancing business needs with supplier performance.
• Analytical and proactive, with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to turn insights into action.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management and procurement best practices.
• CIPS qualified (or working towards it) or an equivalent professional qualification is desirable.

What You`ll Get in Return

• A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
• 25 days` paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
• A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
• Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
• Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!