Why Join This Business?
- Professional Growth: The successful candidate will have access to comprehensive training programs and career development opportunities, enabling them to enhance their procurement skills and achieve long-term career goals.
- Autonomy & Impact: The role offers autonomy to lead sourcing projects and make decisions that directly influence the business, driving innovation and improving procurement processes.
- Work-Life Balance: The role offers hybrid working, providing flexibility to balance office collaboration with home-based productivity.
- Recognition: Contributions are valued within the team, and achievements are celebrated, with a focus on continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Partner closely with business stakeholders, coaching and empowering teams to adopt sourcing best practices and enhance Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
- Take ownership of sourcing projects across multiple categories, leading each stage from strategy to execution.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
- Work with the supplier risk management team to maintain a current, accurate master supplier database.
- Provide support during peak periods to ensure smooth procurement operations.
- Proven experience in tendering, ideally within FM or indirect categories (IT, Professional Services, HR, Marketing).
- Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills, with the ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
- Supplier relationship management and negotiation experience, with a commercial and contract-focused mindset.
- Proficiency in sourcing tools (ideally Proactics) and a drive for user adoption.
- Excellent communication skills – both written and spoken.
- Highly numerate, with strong IT skills (MS Office, intermediate level).
- A salary of up to £50,000.
- A comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover, 25 days annual leave, and life assurance (8x salary).
- A supportive, inclusive environment where contributions are recognized and valued.
- Professional development and progression opportunities within a leading global real estate business.