Subcontractor Procurement Manager

We are currently working with a leading Property Maintenance provider to recruit a Subcontractor Procurement/Category Manager to join the team, working on a hybrid basis split between an office in East London, home and other sites as and when required

The Role:

The Subcontractor Procurement Manager will oversee the procurement of subcontractors providing specialist services across the group. The role focuses on governance and operational excellence rather than strategic leadership, with a primary emphasis on driving efficiencies, ensuring competitive pricing, and maintaining strong, compliant supplier relationships. The responsibility for engaging subcontractors will remain with the operational teams.

Key objectives include:

• Building strategic relationships with key subcontractors.
  
  
• Providing transparency on subcontractor spend and rate variability.
  
  
• Recommending actions to optimise subcontractor engagement and costs.
  
  
• Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to drive efficiencies while ensuring compliance.
  
  Candidate requirements:
  
  Key Knowledge:
  
  
• Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement processes.
  
  
• Familiarity with ESG standards and scope 3 emissions reporting.
  
  
• Knowledge of pricing structures and market rate benchmarking.
  
  Key Skills:
  
  
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
  
  
• Proficiency in procurement systems and data analytics.
  
  
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
  
• Ability to analyse complex data sets and generate actionable insights.
  
  Key Experience:
  
  
• Proven track record in subcontractor procurement and relationship management.
  
  
• Experience driving cost synergies, particularly in M&A integrations.
  
  
• Background in the property maintenance or related construction/facilities industries
  
  
• Experience implementing and optimizing procurement software solutions.
  
  Other Key criteria:
  
  
• Demonstrates adaptability in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
  
  
• Willingness to travel across the UK to engage with suppliers and support operations.
  
  
• Holds a valid UK driving license.
  
  
• 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday