National Procurement Category Manager - Facilities

National Procurement Category Manager - Facilities

FTSE 250 Multinational

£65-75k + Benefits + Car

London (with Flexible working)

Contact Rhys: JobsRB@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

Our client, a long-standing constituent of the FTSE 250 and a leading multi-national services firm are looking to expand their team once again by bringing on an ambitious Procurement Category Manager to manage a significant facility spend within one of their biggest business units based in central London.

The successful candidate can expect to join a highly developed, strategic, and professional national procurement function reporting directly into the Head of Procurement. They will be responsible for the management of a diverse portfolio of suppliers, covering all aspects of facilities management but with a particular focus on Soft services.

Procurement Category Manager FM key responsibilities:

• Working alongside senior internal stakeholders nationally to develop the strategic direction of the category, alongside delivering on flagship projects
• Manage anextensive portfolio of crucial FM suppliers, maintaining and auditing contracts and achieving significant cost-savings over the long-term
• Owning the full end-end procurement and sourcing process across a wide range of FM services including but not limited to security, cleaning, waste, subcontracts, maintenance, and utilities
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and external stakeholders from other business units, ensuring procurement business is conducted in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner
• Providing expert support in the way of contract management, negotiations, and supplier relationship management

Procurement Category Manager FM requirements:

• Significant experience of managing FM suppliers within a corporate setting, applications from indirect procurement professionals welcome but experience must include significant exposure to the FM category
• Proven record of managing RFx processes, with excellent supplier management skills and strategic sourcing experience
• Strong educational track record, CIPS highly desirable
• Full unrestricted right to work in the UK

This opportunity offers the chance to join one of the biggest private services company in the world. This company continues to go expand which in turn offers great opportunities for internal progression and growth.

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