Senior Procurement Manager - Estates, Facilities and Property
Senior Procurement Manager - Estates, Facilities and Property

Senior Procurement Manager - Estates, Facilities and Property

City of London Full-Time 54000 - 84000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible
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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager – Estates, Facilities & Property

Location: London (Hybrid – ideally 3 days on site)

Contract Type: Interim

Day Rate: Competitive

Sector: Education

Department: Finance – Procurement

I am seeking an experienced and strategically minded Senior Procurement Manager to lead the procurement of Estates, Facilities, and Property services for a leading London based Education institution.

This is a pivotal role within a small Procurement team, where you will drive value for money procurement outcomes, enhance commercial performance, and contribute to key organisational change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage complex tenders and procurement projects, particularly in the areas of construction, facilities management, and consultancy
  • Negotiate and oversee contracts
  • Support cost-saving and efficiency goals tied to a broader recovery programme
  • Promote best practice in contract management across departments
  • Ensure compliance with UK public procurement regulations and internal financial policies
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted advisor across Estates and Facilities
  • Represent the institution in sector-wide procurement forums
  • Deputise for the Head of Procurement as and when required

About You:

You are a commercially astute, proactive procurement professional who thrives on building effective procurement strategies that balance compliance, risk management, and value delivery. You bring experience in Estates/Facilities procurement within complex organisations ideally public or education sector settings, and are confident handling end-to-end procurement in line with public sector regulations.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Extensive procurement experience, particularly within Estates, FM, and Property-related categories
  • Strong working knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts
  • Familiarity with UK Public Procurement Regulations and IR35
  • Track record of embedding procurement best practices and driving strategic change
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills
  • MCIPS qualification (or working towards)

Desirable:

  • Experience working in higher education or similar public sector settings
  • Familiarity with electronic procurement systems (e.g. Unit4 / Business World) is desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a highly respected organisation, helping to shape the future of its procurement function while contributing to broader organisational goals.

Please apply if this sounds like the right fit role for you.

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Senior Procurement Manager - Estates, Facilities and Property
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  • Senior Procurement Manager - Estates, Facilities and Property

    City of London
    Full-Time
    54000 - 84000 £ / year (est.)
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    Practicus

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