Senior Officer - Procurement

About the role

This role supports the development and implementation of procurement, tendering and related activities across Corporate and Asset Management business units. It covers the full end-to-end tendering process, from RFP development and review through to contractor appointment, and spans Residential, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality & Leisure and Academies business units.

Key responsibilities

• Support tendering and bidding from planning and prequalification through award, in line with procurement policies and procedures.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve procurement matters.
• Identify sourcing opportunities, cost-saving initiatives and savings against approved budgets and transactions.
• Negotiate with suppliers and support the management of commercially favourable contracts and supplier agreements.
• Support technical evaluations, conduct commercial reviews of supplier proposals, and assist with supplier selection and award recommendations.
• Ensure products and services meet agreed specifications and timelines, and coordinate between vendors and internal departments.
• Help develop, implement and review procurement policies and procedures, and maintain records, contracts, reports and audit documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement or contract management.
• CIPS or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Experience with Total Facilities Management contracts preferred.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP or similar platforms.