Senior Procurement Manager – FM & Operations (Greater London)

Senior Procurement Manager – FM & Operations – C.London (hybrid) – Succession Planning – £95,000 – £100,000 + bonus + package Are you an experienced procurement leader with a passion for driving change and building high-performing teams? A prestigious professional services firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join its expanding Procurement function and take a lead role in managing Facilities Management & Operations —the organisation’s largest and most strategic category. About the Role As a Senior Procurement Manager , you’ll be working alongside another senior leader and autonomously overseeing a team of category managers. This is not a “fix-it” job—it’s a rare opportunity to build on a well-functioning procurement team and take it into its next phase of excellence. You\’ll be pivotal in implementing a newly designed strategic procurement roadmap and influencing supplier relationships to drive innovation, service excellence, and ESG value. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals (c.3 Category Managers), fostering a coaching-led, collaborative culture. Own the end-to-end procurement process for FM & Operations, focusing on high-impact strategic initiatives. Partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with the 2-year strategic procurement plan. Drive mutual value from supplier relationships by improving performance, enhancing ESG outcomes, and delivering service excellence. Support the build and rollout of new procurement processes and operational strategies. Champion on-time and in-full delivery across key procurement projects. What We’re Looking For Proven experience leading and developing procurement teams—ideally in a matrixed or fast-paced environment. A strong track record in end-to-end procurement, preferably within FM & Operations or a similar complex category. Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and manage complex supplier negotiations. Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills—collaborative, empathetic, and able to challenge constructively. Passionate about driving continuous improvement, change, and innovation. Comfortable working in a mature, well-oiled team, with the confidence to lead the next wave of improvement and capability-building. Why Join? You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation undergoing a strategic transformation of its procurement function. With strong senior sponsorship and a clear roadmap, this is a chance to make a lasting impact while growing your leadership and strategic influence.