Procurement Manager (Soft FM), London

We have a great opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join the team and to lead the sourcing and management of soft facilities services and products across our student accommodation portfolio and any other relevant categories assigned by the Head of Procurement.

Location: This hybrid role is based at our award-winning offices in London near Cannon Street, London Bridge and Monument stations.

• Develop bespoke sourcing strategies for each category
• Business Intelligence & Spend Analytics
• Create and manage full tender execution processes, including bid evaluations, shortlisting and commercial negotiations
• Contract drafting and support functional budget holders in mobilisation and implementation of new contracts
• Develop a full Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programme
• Continuously identify agile ways to enhance the procurement practice to increase efficiency
• Provide relevant reporting and updates to senior leaders
• Support functional budget holders in their application of procurement tools, templates, due diligence and tender activity
• Lead the Cost Transformation Programme initiatives within the category areas of expertise
• Develop strong cross‑functional relationships, secure stakeholder sponsorship and drive a comprehensive procurement, contracts and vendor management service to our business

• Proven experience in soft FM procurement, ideally within residential or hospitality sectors
• Good demonstrable level of technical and commercial understanding of the categories
• Technical expertise in soft FM services, including cleaning, waste management, security, front of house
• Extensive knowledge of the UK supply chain in the relevant categories
• Track record of delivering against savings targets in complex multi‑stakeholder or matrix‑style environments
• Ability to formulate and draft long‑form service supply contracts, including extensive Service Level Agreements
• In‑depth knowledge of appropriate procurement techniques and tender drafting practices
• Can‑do attitude and ability to consider the bigger picture
• Strong project management and communication skills to guide stakeholders through procurement exercises and tenders, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Competitive salary with a great benefits package that includes a discretionary performance bonus, 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, enhanced family leave policy, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days and cycle to work scheme.

UPP welcomes all applications and recognises the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture. We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and also help you to thrive at work.