Senior Procurement Manager

Robert Half is working with a growing organisation within the infrastructure and public services sector to recruit a commercially astute Senior Procurement Manager to join their expanding team. This is a pivotal role for a procurement professional with a strong background in Facilities Management, indirect spend, and contract negotiation. You’ll lead the delivery of category strategies across a range of FM services, IT, consultancy, HR and marketing, ensuring best value and strong supplier performance across the board. Working closely with internal stakeholders and the Head of Procurement, you’ll take ownership of complex procurement activity and strategic sourcing from end to end — from tendering and negotiation through to contract award and supplier relationship management. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage strategic sourcing and tendering activity for a broad range of indirect categories, with a focus on FM services. Develop and execute category strategies that align with procurement policy and deliver commercial value. Negotiate high-value, high-risk contracts, ensuring robust risk mitigation and performance KPIs. Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to understand commercial requirements and provide expert procurement guidance. Deliver cost savings, supply chain resilience and continuous improvement through proactive supplier engagement. Actively manage supplier performance and contract compliance, including the resolution of non-conformance issues. Work closely with legal teams to ensure favourable commercial and contractual terms. Support the delivery of group-wide procurement projects and collaborate with central teams. About You Proven experience in strategic procurement within FM or indirect spend categories. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and the Procurement Act 2023. Skilled in commercial negotiation and drafting tender documentation. Strong analytical and market insight capabilities with excellent Excel skills. Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at all levels. Willingness to travel across the UK as required. What’s on Offer £65,000 - £70,000 salary Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) Can be based in London Marylebone / Aylesbury / Banbury Free and discount travel benefits

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 8/2/2025