Strategic Procurement Lead
Ref: AS9572742
London, UK
£100,000
- Permanent
- Facilities Management Procurement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Category Management
About the candidate
A commercially focused procurement professional with over ten years’ experience across strategic sourcing, category management and supplier relationship management within the facilities management sector. They have supported UK and European operations, leading procurement strategies across hard and soft services while improving supplier engagement, governance and performance.
They bring a proactive, analytical and collaborative approach, with a strong track record in procurement transformation, supplier tiering and developing sourcing plans that support more sustainable and innovative supply chain outcomes. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are looking for a permanent opportunity where they can drive value through smarter procurement practices.
What makes them great?
- Strong Facilities Management Background – Over ten years’ procurement experience within facilities management and related supply chain environments across the UK and Europe.
- Proven Cost Reduction Focus – Has delivered procurement cost savings through improved supplier contracts, robust negotiations and more effective category strategies.
- Commercial & Analytical Approach – Uses market intelligence, supplier data and stakeholder insight to improve performance, strengthen governance and support better procurement decisions.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management – Experienced in developing sourcing plans and category strategies across hard and soft facilities management services.
- Supplier Relationship Management – Skilled in supplier governance, tiering models, performance reviews and building long-term collaborative partnerships.
- Procurement Transformation – Able to improve procurement processes, compliance and efficiency through data-led decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.