Senior Procurement Manager - Facilities

Senior Procurement Lead – Real Estate, Facilities, Office Services

Starting ASAP

6 Months initially – high likelihood of extension

London base – very flexible on home working but will need to attend London office on occasion

£575 – £650 a day inside IR35

2 stage Interview Process – Virtual

The Role

We have an urgent requirement for an experienced Procurement Senior Manager with strong Real Estate and Office Services category expertise to join a large, complex, global professional services organisation. This is a leadership role within procurement, operating across EMEA with global stakeholder exposure.

The role offers flexible hybrid working, senior-level stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to lead high-value, strategically critical procurement initiatives within a global environment.

You will provide global leadership across one or more Real Estate and Office Services master category strategies, lead complex sourcing and contract negotiations, and act as a trusted advisor to senior procurement and business leaders. In addition, you will mentor and develop team members while driving continuous improvement across category management, supplier performance, and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global and EMEA-focused category strategies for Real Estate and Office Services
• Own and manage key strategic supplier relationships at regional and global level
• Independently lead complex sourcing and contract negotiations, while guiding wider team delivery
• Manage and develop procurement team members, providing coaching and oversight
• Analyse spend, supplier performance, and market data to identify risks, opportunities, and trends
• Advise senior leadership on category strategy, market developments, and procurement priorities
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, technology, and data-led insights
• Collaborate across multiple business units and geographies in a highly matrixed environment

We Are Looking For:

• Significant experience in a senior Procurement or Category Management role within a large, complex organisation
• Experience managing a small team is essential.
• Strong specialist experience within Real Estate, Facilities, Office Services or Construction-related categories
• Proven track record of leading complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations
• Experience managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders and executives
• Strong understanding of category execution, sourcing methodologies, and master category strategy
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments and drive clarity and outcomes
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• International or EMEA experience is highly desirable

This role would suit a confident, commercially minded procurement professional who can operate at pace, manage multiple priorities, and deliver value across both cost and risk in a global environment.

If this role is of interest, please apply below!