At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement for facilities management, ensuring top-tier service and compliance.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on innovative facilities management solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 100% on-site role in the vibrant Reading/Slough area.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in facilities management while working closely with engineering teams.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in FM/M&E procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
📍 Location: Reading / Slough area (100% On-site)
💼 Type: Full-time
We’re looking for a Procurement Manager who knows that a chiller isn’t just a place to keep drinks cold.
If you understand the lifecycle of a commercial HVAC system, know how to spot hidden margins in an FM contractor's proposal, and want to actively manage our physical operations across the Reading and Slough corridor, we want to talk to you.
In this role, you’ll take full ownership of our Hard and Soft Facilities Management (FM) spend, with a heavy focus on Mechanical Electrical (M E) operations. Because this is a hands-on, on-site role, you'll be close to the action, working directly with our engineering teams to optimize our estate.
🔧 What You’ll Do:
- Lead the Charge: Own the end-to-end sourcing process for Hard FM (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety) and Soft FM (cleaning, security, waste management).
- Draft Negotiate: Build robust, performance-driven contracts (JCT, NEC4, or bespoke SLAs) with clear KPIs that actually hold vendors accountable.
- Challenge the Status Quo: Work closely with our on-site engineering and operations teams to review technical scopes, preventing scope creep before tenders go out.
- Manage Relationships: Drive a strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program to ensure our critical vendors deliver top-tier service.
- Keep us Green Compliant: Integrate ESG targets into our supply chain and ensure 100% statutory building compliance across our local portfolio.
💼 What We’re Looking For:
- The Technical Edge: You don’t need an engineering degree, but you do need to speak the language of facilities managers and M E contractors.
- The Procurement Toolkit: 3–5+ years of experience specifically in FM/M E procurement.
- Contract Savvy: Proven experience negotiating complex service agreements and managing contractor disputes calmly and commercially.
- Logistics: Ability to work full-time, on-site across our Reading/Slough facilities.
- Qualifications: CIPS/MCIPS is a huge plus, but solid, proven estate/facilities procurement experience is what matters most.
How to Apply: Know someone brilliant in the Thames Valley area? Tag them below! Ready to jump in? Send a DM or apply directly through the link below.
Procurement Manager (M Facilities) employer: NS Infra Estate Limited
Join a dynamic team as a Procurement Manager in the Reading and Slough area, where you'll play a pivotal role in optimising our facilities management operations. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, offering you the chance to lead impactful projects while ensuring compliance with ESG targets. With a focus on hands-on engagement and strategic supplier relationships, this position not only promises meaningful work but also the opportunity to make a tangible difference in our operations.
