Procurement Manager FM

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee procurement strategies across multiple business units. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving continuous improvement in procurement processes. The position is predominantly remote with some required in-person engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement management within Facilities Maintenance.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategies across various business units.
• Manage supplier contracts and relationships to ensure value delivery.
• Monitor market trends and secure best prices without compromising quality.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Job description

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Here at AFB, we’re seeking an experienced Procurement Manager – Hard & Soft FM

to lead procurement strategies across key areas, including repair and maintenance, asset lifecycle/whole life cost management, capital expenditure & installation. This is a diverse role that spans across all business units including our company-owned stores estate and depots.

Project management experience is highly desired. Additionally, expertise in contract negotiation and post-contract management will be important as you manage suppliers through each stage of the process.

Stakeholder relationship management will be key in this role. You’ll need to be diligent and able to work under pressure, handling challenges and tight deadlines with confidence. Strong leadership will be necessary, as you’ll need to both manage teams and challenge back when required, ensuring projects stay on track and deliver results that align with the broader business objectives.

Our head office is based in Willenhall in the West Midlands, with additional offices in Talbot Green, Bedford & Wakefield. Whilst this role is predominantly remote, it will require frequent face-to-face catch-ups and some store visits as the role develops. Please consider this when applying.

Salary level & package to be negotiated based on experience

·Responsible for spend circa £11 million, covering approximately 11 sub-commodity areas.

·Managing & supporting procurement of all goods and services within Facilities Maintenance and Capex.

·Driving improvement in supply chain performance through liaison and negotiation with stakeholders including suppliers, colleagues, and customers.

·Delivering benefits such as cost avoidance, cost savings, and process improvements.

·Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and gain buy-in.

·Managing and developing targeted supplier relationships to deliver value across quality, service, innovation, cost, and environmental targets.

·Maintaining supplier relationships and using contract management techniques to support profitability by obtaining value-aligned goods and services.

·Supporting internal stakeholders with supplier challenges.

·Remaining current with market trends through supplier relationships.

·Risk management: identifying, mitigating, and monitoring risks.

·Monitoring safety stock levels and establishing order policies to balance inventory with low investment.

·Ensuring single-source supply where possible to increase leverage and reduce costs.

·Supporting supplier tenders and commercial negotiations.

·Managing end-to-end procurement initiatives to support strategic and robust solutions for commercial benefit.

3. Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

·Liaising with key stakeholders to determine product and service needs.

·Monitoring market trends and product/service availability to secure the best prices without sacrificing quality or delivery.

·Limiting non-contractual spend and driving corrective actions.

·Nurturing supplier relationships to negotiate best prices and ensure service performance.

·Researching potential new suppliers.

·Managing supplier contracts, including rate card control, sustainability profiling, and performance reviews.

·Managing projects to reduce procurement costs and improve supplier flexibility and performance.

·Maintaining cost reduction programs.

·Driving continuous improvement and policy development within the category.

·Demonstrating positive leadership and confidence during change.

·Researching new products/services to meet company goals.

·Analyzing current and potential suppliers and processes to develop strategic alliances.

·Tracking price and supply trends across divisions.

·Supporting cost reduction through process improvements.

·Maintaining KPIs to measure process effectiveness and opportunities.

·Monthly supplier performance reporting.

·Reporting to the head of department to ensure alignment with business strategy.

·Collaborating with other category controllers to maximize ROI and environmental benefits.

·Monitoring compliance with approved supplier lists.

·Supporting tender processes and coordinating documentation.

·Managing supply and process changes and ongoing supplier relations.

·Ensuring health and safety responsibilities are met as per company policy.

·Providing analytical data and support as needed.

·Communicating and reviewing supplier performance regularly.