Senior Procurement Manager – Property Services
Location: Basingstoke and/or Wembley
Working Model: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join a high-performing procurement function within a complex, asset-intensive environment.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping procurement strategy, delivering measurable commercial value, and leading category activity across key operational areas including property services and compliance.
The role offers a hybrid working model with offices in Basingstoke and Wembley, alongside a strong emphasis on collaboration and team presence.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and execution of procurement strategy across key spend categories, ensuring alignment to wider organisational objectives
* Take ownership of strategic procurement activity within Property Services and Building Safety & Compliance
* Manage and develop a team of Category Managers, providing leadership, coaching, and performance oversight
* Oversee complex, end-to-end sourcing projects, ensuring optimal outcomes across cost, quality, and risk
* Ensure all procurement activity is compliant with Procurement Act 2023 and reflects commercial best practice
* Build strong stakeholder relationships across the business to ensure procurement is embedded as a value-adding function
* Drive improvements in data integrity, reporting, and analytics to support informed decision-making
* Approve high-value purchase orders and supplier onboarding within category scope
* Support broader transformation initiatives within the procurement function
Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior procurement or category leadership role
* Strong track record in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier engagement
* Experience within property services, building safety, or housing asset management environments is highly desirable
* Strong understanding of public procurement frameworks including PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023
* Ability to balance short-term operational demands with long-term strategic priorities
* Demonstrable experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Strong commercial acumen with advanced negotiation capability
* Experience in contract development and management
* Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams