Join us as Senior Consultant within our Corporate Services (FM, Construction and Travel) sourcing team and partner with some of the world's leading global organisations, including top-quartile performers in the Banking, Financial Services, and Professional Services sectors.
You will lead sourcing and procurement initiatives across a diverse portfolio of Corporate Services categories, managing varying degrees of complex projects that can range from low value but critical services to high risk/high value deals. Working directly with senior client stakeholders, you will influence strategic decisions, shape category strategies, and deliver measurable commercial, operational, and sustainability outcomes.
This is an opportunity to combine deep sourcing expertise with a consulting mindset, build trusted advisor relationships, and accelerate your career in a dynamic, international, client-facing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement projects across Corporate Services categories for one or more client accounts.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to client objectives, market conditions, and business priorities.
- Own the procurement strategy and delivery for smaller client accounts, supported by off-shore team members, or contribute as part of a wider sourcing team on complex, high-value programmes for larger global clients.
- Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and sourcing assessments, leveraging proprietary data, external market intelligence, and AI-driven insights to identify value creation opportunities.
- Manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contracting activities, and supplier onboarding.
- Deliver sourcing initiatives across Facilities Management, Construction, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), Capital Projects, Travel, Marketing, and related Corporate Services categories.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders from operational delivery teams through to C-suite executives to drive performance, innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement
- Manage supplier risk, compliance, sustainability, and governance requirements in line with client expectations.
- Utilise procurement technology, market intelligence, and analytics to support sourcing decisions and track outcomes.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, category management, consulting, sales, or account management within Corporate Services, Facilities Management, Construction, Real Estate, Travel, Marketing, or related indirect procurement categories.
- Demonstrated experience delivering sourcing and procurement projects in complex corporate environments.
- Strong knowledge of one or more of the following categories covering Corporate Services: Facilities Management (Hard FM, Soft FM and M&E), Construction and Capital Projects, Travel Services, Marketing and Agency Services, Workplace and Property Services
- Proven ability to lead strategic sourcing events, supplier selection activities, and commercial negotiations.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior business stakeholders.
- Experience working across multiple clients, business units, or operating environments is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to make data-driven recommendations.
- Knowledge of UK supplier markets is essential; European sourcing experience is advantageous.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Procurement Sourcing Corporate Services employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.