At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic procurement for Soft and Hard FM, managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships.
- Company: Join a Fortune 500 global leader with a respected brand.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, £5,000 car allowance, 20% bonus, and full corporate benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities to influence at Board level.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting transformation with continuous opportunities for career progression.
- Qualifications: Extensive category management experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
A Fortune 500 Business who operate on a truly global basis. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to join a market leading, truly global business who have a reputable and respected brand in every corner of the globe. They are looking for 2 experienced Senior Category Managers, with extensive experience in either Soft or Hard FM spend areas, where main areas of focus will be managing large value and complex projects.
To be a suitable candidate for one of these roles, your strength must be stakeholder management and being able to win over the trust of stakeholders, negotiate with suppliers and have the right approach for more junior people in the team to look up to. The group function is going through an exciting transformation, where they have expanded the function and there will be continuous opportunities for progression.
Role and responsibilities:
- Report into the Group Procurement Director, within a good sized team of fellow colleagues at various levels
- Develop, design and continuously improve category strategies
- End to end sourcing, within designated spend areas using a strategic approach
- Working with the senior business leads, to develop category strategies and category planning
- Continuous advice to your stakeholders on market trends, new innovations and knowledge of the supplier market
- Be able to manage and understand both regulated and un-regulated complex projects
- Ensure in parallel to strategic procurement, ensuring best commercial value for the business
Experience required:
- Extensive category management experience looking after Soft FM or Hard FM
- Strong and proven, strategic category management in a large complex business
- Confident and personable approach when dealing with all levels of stakeholders
- Show that you have delivered savings, in a large and similar sized business
- Ability to engage, negotiate and influence senior stakeholders up to Board Level
- Strong stakeholder management, using different approaches to type, level and maturity of relationships
- Worked in a large and cross-functional procurement team
- MCIPS qualification nice to have, but not essential
Senior Procurement Manager - FM in City of London employer: Talent Drive | B Corp
Join a prestigious Fortune 500 company in Central London, where you will be part of a dynamic team driving transformation in procurement. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, this role offers competitive benefits including a generous car allowance and bonus structure, alongside a collaborative work culture that values innovation and strategic thinking. Experience the advantage of working for a globally respected brand that prioritises both professional advancement and a supportive environment.
