I’m working with an established, market‑leading Financial Services organisations who are looking for an experienced Property Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Manager to join its Procurement function.
This newly created position will see you working closely with senior stakeholders and property leaders, to play a key role in delivering value across a diverse property portfolio by leading procurement activity, managing strategic supplier relationships and ensuring compliance across all property‑related contracts and services.
This is a hybrid role, with two days per week in office (London or Kent)
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead property procurement activities, including market analysis, tender specifications, RFPs/RFIs and the development of procurement papers for senior stakeholder approval
- Manage in‑life supplier relationships, conducting regular reviews across cleaning, M&E, catering, specialist property services and wider FM suppliers
- Oversee a varied portfolio of property‑related delivery frameworks and contracts with a cumulative annual value exceeding £10 million
- Support the creation and administration of construction and property contracts using JCT standard forms, incorporating organisational terms and amendments where required
- Lead commercial and contractual negotiations for new engagements, renewals and work orders
- Retender term contracts in accordance with strict procurement procedures, policy and legislation, liaising closely with legal counsel throughout
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in property procurement within corporate or regulated environments, with strong expertise in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
- Proven background in technical supplier management across construction, maintenance, facilities management and technology‑based property services
- Sound knowledge of contract and statutory requirements including Health & Safety legislation, CDM, building standards, JCT forms and industry‑standard construction contracts
- A proven track record managing a broad range of property‑related contracts, including FM, construction, refurbishment, utilities, M&E and technical service providers
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence and build long‑term, strategic supplier relationships
Benefits
- Annual performance‑based bonus
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
- Life assurance (up to 10 × annual salary)
- Private medical cover
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Ability to buy or sell up to five days’ annual leave
- Range of wellbeing services and resources
- Employee discounts across a variety of products and services
