Property Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Manager in London

Do you have technical expertise in property procurement with in-depth knowledge of Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contracts, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems, coupled with strong supplier relationship management skills? Are you experienced in managing complex property projects and delivering value through technical procurement solutions?

We are seeking a Property Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Manager to join our Procurement team here at AXA UK, with a dotted line responsibility into the Head of Property. In this role, you will be both leading property procurement activities as well as managing strategic supplier relationships through the life of the contract, providing expert guidance and support to your internal stakeholder group. Your technical acumen will ensure effective, compliant, and value-for-money delivery of property-related goods, services, and works, executing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring regulatory and policy compliance across all property procurement activities.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You will work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at our Ipswich, Tunbridge Wells or London office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We are also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we are able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you are interested in joining us at AXA, please do not hesitate to apply.

What you will be doing:

• Leading market analysis through tender specifications, request for proposal (RFP)/ request for information (RFI), developing procurement advisory papers and reports for approval by Senior stakeholders in delivering new service providers.
• Leading in life supplier management through regular performance reviews of services provided for suppliers providing cleaning, M&E services, catering, specialist property services and general facilities management.
• Working on a diverse range of property-based delivery frameworks and contracts to a cumulative value of over £10 million per annum.
• Supporting in the creation of construction/property-based contracts using JCT industry standard forms adopting company specific terms and conditions and/or amends to ensure robust contractual relations.
• Leading commercial and contract negotiations and documentation drafting for new engagements, renewals, and work orders etc.
• Retendering of all term contracts adopting strict procurement procedures and company policy to ensure compliance with procurement legislation, procedures and practices including direct interaction with company legal counsel.

What you will bring:

• Extensive experience in property procurement with a strong focus on contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management within corporate or regulated environments.
• Specific experience in technical supplier management, including performance reviews and contract negotiations for construction, maintenance, facilities management (FM) and technology solutions for property.
• Management of procurement processes for large property portfolios, including construction, maintenance, and facilities management.
• Technical knowledge in property services using procurement expertise with strong procurement project management skills holding qualifications/degree in a relevant field such as construction management, engineering or procurement.
• Firm understanding of property contract and associated legislation to include The Health and Safety at Work, CDM, building standards, with a general understanding of statutory compliance, JCT contract forms, and other industry-standard construction contracts.
• Proven track record of delivering and managing property related contracts ranging from FM, construction or refurbishment projects, utilities (electric, gas, water) M&E suppliers and technical service providers etc.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills coupled with the ability to influence suppliers and build strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and market research capabilities with the ability to interpret legal and contractual documents along with complex technical specifications.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

• Competitive annual salary dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and do not discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we are proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to tanzeela.mehjabeen@axa-insurance.co.uk.

Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA's three customer‐facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you have heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you are just starting out, we will give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.