The Role
Unite Students has an amazing opportunity for an FM Procurement Manager in our great procurement team
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager FM, the role will be responsible for the procurement strategy, activity and delivery for Hard Facilities Management and related capital expenditure (e.g. fit-out and refurb) at Unite - working in partnership with internal customers to develop and undertake leading procurement processes and tactics to deliver real value to our business whilst fostering strong supplier relationships that optimise performance, minimise supply chain risk and seekinnovative approaches.
What You`ll Be Doing
1. Strategic procurement of Hard FM, Fit-Out and related capital expenditure (including painting and refurbishment, plumbing, heating, general building works and materials, fire, access systems, statutory compliance, energy & environment initiatives), with support to any other significant operational category spend as required
2. Sourcing, selecting and negotiating industry leading supply solutions that deliver real value to Unite, our suppliers, our customers and our shareholders alike
3. Act as a change agent - positively challenging the status quo where it leads to value
4. Being a partner to our internal customers - listening and understanding their needs and interpreting these into leading procurement activity, explaining and sharing supply agreements and performance expectations
5. Being a procurement role model - demonstrating influence and commercial acumen, an active contributor to the success of the team
6. Managing risk and sustainable procurement in the professional services supply chain
7. Maintain excellent customer relationships with operation and regional estates frontline and leadership teams to enable fast problem solving and `one-team` mentality
8. Draft supply contracts and negotiating terms that maximise value and limit risk, maintaining major contractual agreements and supporting our city team stakeholders
9. Formulate strategies across accountable categories in conjunction with key stakeholders
10. Provide expert contractual and commercial advice to the team and business stakeholders
11. Actively contributing to Unite`s ESG goals by listening to our suppliers and developing sustainable procurement strategies
12. Be a procurement leader - actively contributing to the development of the function and promoting procurement in every respect
What We`re Looking for in You
13. Ability to build relationships and rapport regardless of individual or level
14. A `customer-first`mindset to ensure the supply requirements of the business are fully understood
15. Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication, able to influence stakeholders and suppliers alike andnegotiate successfully
16. Commercial intuition to proactively identify and unlock maximum value
17. Accountability: Able to prioritise work, meet deadlines and targets
18. Analytical Skills: A curious individual, with strong problem solving skills and techniques. Able to understand and carry out analysis and draw out conclusions
19. Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of Procurement processes, specifically Supplier Relationship Management and Contracts Management is desirable
20. Ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements, and a skilled mediator that is able to resolve performance issues or disputes
21. Extensive category management experience in related category and ideally fully or part CIPS qualified (or equivalent qualification) with a desire to continue to develop
What You`ll Get in Return
22. An annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
23. 25 days` paid holiday
24. Pension - based on how much you save, we`ll contribute 1% more
25. Flexible working opportunities
26. Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay
27. Other benefits include, ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, amazing discounts and more!