Procurement Manager - FM (6 month FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Facilities Management sector seeks an experienced Procurement professional for a 6-month FTC role. The position involves managing procurement for a central Government client, ensuring compliance, and driving contract management. Candidates should have extensive procurement experience, strong communication skills, and ideally hold a degree or professional certification such as CIPS. This role requires 3 days a week in the office in Surrey.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in FM or Construction.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting contract clauses.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for a major Government client.
• Implement robust contracting and maintain supplier assurance.
• Drive Contract Management & Risk Mitigation.

Skills

Negotiation

Collaboration

Communication

Change Management

Education

Degree qualification

CIPS certification

Job description

Job Description:

Looking for experienced Procurement professionals for an exciting opportunity with a world-renowned leader in the FM space. This is a 6-month FTC position.

We are working with a global leader in the Facilities Management sector, seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage all procurement activities for one of their largest central Government clients.

You will act as the procurement representative, supporting the client with strategic sourcing, supplier management, and delivery across major FM, Capital Projects, and Construction spend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement robust contracting to ensure full and compliant contracts with suppliers, working closely with Legal and Supply Chain & Procurement teams.
• Collaborate with operational teams to align scope of works with technical requirements and client expectations.
• Lead the completion of necessary flow-downs for suppliers, ensuring compliance and assurance requirements are met.
• Coordinate between Supply Chain, Procurement Business Partner, Legal, and other stakeholders to keep tasks aligned and on track.
• Maintain supplier assurance requirements, including contractual governance.
• Work efficiently at pace, managing workload effectively.
• Drive Contract Management & Risk Mitigation by securing favorable contractual terms to minimize operational, contractual, and financial risks.

Professional and Personal Qualifications:

• Extensive procurement experience, typically 5+ years, preferably with FM or Construction knowledge; other Indirect categories considered.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting contract clauses.
• Comfortable with negotiations and collaboration.
• Degree qualification preferred.
• Professional certification such as CIPS is advantageous.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrable contracting experience.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Proven change management capabilities.
• Knowledge of the Public Sector is a plus.

This role is based at our client's offices in Surrey, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

Only candidates with the Right to Work in the UK will be considered.

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For more information, please contact Craig Gallagher at [phone].

Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency, providing permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base with experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing professionals. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading agency in this field. Beaumont Select is an Employment Agency and Employment Business, complying with BERR regulations.