Senior Procurement Manager - FM & Operations

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious professional services firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead its expanding Procurement function in Facilities Management & Operations. This role involves managing a team, implementing strategic initiatives, and influencing supplier relationships to drive change and service excellence. This is an opportunity to take part in a transformational journey within a values-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading procurement teams in a complex environment.
• Track record in end-to-end procurement within FM & Operations.
• Skills in stakeholder management and complex supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of category managers in procurement.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement process for FM & Operations.
• Drive supplier performance and enhance ESG outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Supplier negotiation

Strategic mindset

Continuous improvement

Job description

Job Description

Senior Procurement Manager – FM & Operations – C.London (hybrid) – Succession Planning - £95,000 - £100,000 + bonus + package

Are you an experienced procurement leader with a passion for driving change and building high-performing teams? A prestigious professional services firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join its expanding Procurement function and take a lead role in managing Facilities Management & Operations—the organisation’s largest and most strategic category.

About the Role

As a Senior Procurement Manager, you’ll be working alongside another senior leader and autonomously overseeing a team of category managers. This is not a “fix-it” job—it’s a rare opportunity to build on a well-functioning procurement team and take it into its next phase of excellence. You'll be pivotal in implementing a newly designed strategic procurement roadmap and influencing supplier relationships to drive innovation, service excellence, and ESG value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals (c.3 Category Managers), fostering a coaching-led, collaborative culture.
• Own the end-to-end procurement process for FM & Operations, focusing on high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with the 2-year strategic procurement plan.
• Drive mutual value from supplier relationships by improving performance, enhancing ESG outcomes, and delivering service excellence.
• Support the build and rollout of new procurement processes and operational strategies.
• Champion on-time and in-full delivery across key procurement projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading and developing procurement teams—ideally in a matrixed or fast-paced environment.
• A strong track record in end-to-end procurement, preferably within FM & Operations or a similar complex category.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and manage complex supplier negotiations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills—collaborative, empathetic, and able to challenge constructively.
• Passionate about driving continuous improvement, change, and innovation.
• Comfortable working in a mature, well-oiled team, with the confidence to lead the next wave of improvement and capability-building.

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation undergoing a strategic transformation of its procurement function. With strong senior sponsorship and a clear roadmap, this is a chance to make a lasting impact while growing your leadership and strategic influence.