Procurement Manager - Estates

My London based client is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager, with a background in estates and FM procurement, to join the team in a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of Procurement the role will be focused on leading on all the estates, FM and construction related procurement projects and to provide guidance to stakeholders on procurement activities and contract management requirements.

Day to day the role will include:

• To support the development of the estates & FM Procurement Strategy and ensuring its full implementation
• To further develop and monitor Procurement and Purchasing Policies and ensure compliance
• To promote value for money by undertaking a range of procurement activities from ad-hoc low value purchases, further competitions via appropriate Framework Contracts and full competitive tender processes in the areas of Facilities Management, Estates and Construction.
• To ensure compliance with EU and UK Public Sector regulations
• To continually develop best practice procurement policy, maintaining awareness of developments in EU and UK legislation, implementing change as required
• To develop more efficient procurement systems and processes

This is a permanent role and the successful candidate will have to be able to demonstrate strong category experience in Estates, FM and Construction experience as well as knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contracting. Public sector procurement experience is also required for this role.

The position will pay circa £60.000 and requires 2 to 3 days a week on site in London.