Our client, a prominent property maintenance group, is seeking a highly skilled Subcontractor Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement of specialist services across the organisation. This pivotal role focuses on driving operational excellence, ensuring competitive pricing, and maintaining strong, compliant supplier relationships.
Position Overview
The Subcontractor Procurement Manager will play a crucial role in optimising subcontractor spend, ensuring compliance with ESG standards, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive efficiencies. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation's procurement strategies and contribute to its overall success.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with legal, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards
Monitor subcontractor compliance and develop consistent policies and procedures
Oversee subcontractor procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality services
Develop a categorisation framework for subcontractors to optimise and monitor spending
Benchmark rates against market standards to secure preferential pricing
Collaborate with operational teams on subcontractor selection for new contracts
Develop and implement tools to track subcontractor performance and adherence to KPIs
Analyse subcontractor costs to identify savings opportunities and develop performance metrics
Support supply chain diversification through initiatives like "Meet the Buyer" events
Collaborate with finance to forecast and manage subcontractor spend effectively
Requirements
Proven track record in subcontractor procurement and relationship management
Strong understanding of procurement processes and familiarity with ESG standards
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
Experience driving cost synergies, particularly in M&A integrations
Background in the property maintenance or related industry preferred
Demonstrates adaptability in a dynamic, high-growth environment
Willingness to travel across the UK to engage with suppliers and support operations
Valid UK driving license
How to Apply
For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/1244515.
Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field. We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs