Senior Procurement Officer

Core Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a procurement professional to shape procurement activities within estates, facilities, and property. The role involves managing procurement, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in facilities procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and an MCIPS qualification. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estates, facilities, property or construction procurement.
• Knowledge of public procurement frameworks and legislation.
• Ability to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities and negotiations for estates and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with UK Public Procurement Regulations.
• Support training for colleagues new to procurement.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis using Excel

Education

MCIPS qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you'll take a strategic and hands-on role in shaping procurement activity within estates, facilities and property. You'll lead negotiations, secure robust contracts, and embed best practice that supports both financial sustainability and the student experience.

This is a high-profile role where you will:

• Manage procurement activities across estates, facilities and property, from low-value purchases to complex tenders.
• Negotiate and secure contracts that deliver savings, efficiencies and service improvements.
• Ensure compliance with UK Public Procurement Regulations, frameworks and best practice.
• Support and train colleagues across the university, many of whom will be new to procurement.
• Deputise for the Head of Procurement when required, representing procurement within the wider higher education sector.

About You

We're looking for a procurement professional with ambition and drive alongside:

• A strong track record in estates, facilities, property or construction procurement, including knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• A clear understanding of public procurement frameworks, legislation and best practice.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capability, using data to track procurement performance.
• MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience), and the motivation to drive change.

Qualifications

• MCIPS
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Facilities and estates procurement essential