Build and implement a fit-for-purpose procurement framework, including policies, controls and governance.
Conduct spend analysis to identify opportunities, with a particular focus on IT services, infrastructure, and digital suppliers.
Lead supplier negotiations across key categories, especially IT services (managed services, SaaS, infrastructure, cyber).
Establish supplier due diligence processes and maintain a central supplier register.
Manage contract lifecycle (negotiation, renewal, compliance, documentation).
Drive cost efficiencies and value improvement across the supplier base.
Partner with IT and senior stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies for technology solutions.
Evaluate and negotiate contracts with IT vendors, ensuring scalability, security and value.
Support vendor selection for systems, tools and outsourcing arrangements.
Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations around third-party technology risk and outsourcing.
Introduce best practices in IT supplier governance and performance management.
Support audit, regulatory and board-level reporting on supplier risk and performance.
Oversee facilities management across UK and international offices.
Manage vendors for office services, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Support office projects (relocations, refurbishments and fit-outs).

Right to work in this location
Proven experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within financial services, insurance or professional services.
Strong track record in IT procurement (managed services, SaaS, infrastructure, cloud).
Experience building or transforming procurement functions.
Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of third-party risk, outsourcing, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA/PRA).
Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and IT teams.
CIPS qualification (or working towards).
Experience across multiple international jurisdictions.

competitive salary & annual bonus
a health & wellbeing subsidy (£20 per month) (from Day 1)
a generous pension (eligible after probationary period)
private healthcare from BUPA and a Healthcare Cash Plan from Medicash (from Day 1)
life assurance (from Day 1)
income protection (from Day 1)
25 days annual leave (from Day 1)
cycle to work scheme (from Day 1)
season ticket loan (interest free) (eligible after probationary period)
electric vehicle scheme (eligible after probationary period)
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) (from Day 1)
learning/study support and reimbursement for professional memberships
hybrid working
employee socials and recognition programme

Senior Facilities, Procurement Manager

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