Procurement Manager

Overview

Develop and execute procurement strategies for property FM and corporate services.

Key Responsibilities

• tender management
• contract drafting
• supplier performance
• sourcing strategy
• procurement tools
• cost transformation

Tasks

Overall, developing strong cross-functional relationships, securing sponsorship from its stakeholders and driving our ambition to provide an exceptional procurement, contracts and vendor management service to our business. Acting as a designate for the Head of Procurement in providing relevant reports and updates to our senior leaders, the Procurement and Contracts Manager will also provide support for functional budget holders in their application of procurement tools, templates and tender activity. You will also lead the Cost Transformation Programme initiatives within the category areas of expertise. -Create and manage full tender execution processes, including bid evaluations, shortlisting and commercial negotiations. -Contract drafting and supporting functional budget holders in mobilisation and implementation of new contracts. -Measure supplier performance -Develop bespoke sourcing strategies for each category -Continuously identify agile ways to enhance the procurement practice to increase efficiency.

Requirements

• procurement
• business intelligence
• contracts
• supply chain
• building management
• project management

What You Bring

This challenging role will also require strong project management and communications skills to effectively lead a range of stakeholders through procurement exercises and tenders, whilst prioritising a varied workload and meeting deadlines. -In-depth knowledge of appropriate procurement techniques and tender drafting practises -A can do’ attitude’ and ability to look at and consider the bigger picture. -Business Intelligence & Spend Analytics -Ability to formulate and draft long-form service supply contracts, including extensive Service Level Agreements. -Extensive knowledge of the UK supply chain in the categories of expertise required. -Knowledge of construction industry legal vehicles, including framework contracts, JCT, NEC, etc -Track record of delivering against savings targets within complex multi-stakeholder or matrix-style environments. -Technical expertise in building management systems and M&E provision. -Good demonstrable level of technical and commercial understanding of the categories.

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Benefits

In return, we are offering a competitive salary with a great benefits package which 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. Check out our website for more information about UPP, our culture and benefits.

About Upp

-Pioneered the DBFO model—Design, Build, Finance and Operate—partnering with universities over multi-decade terms. -Typical projects range from new builds and estate transfers to sustainable facilities management across student communities. -Its specialist teams cover asset management, accommodation operations, FM, plus integrated funding and design services.

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