Location
London Corporate Office, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Procurement Manager will take a proactive role in benefits identification by utilizing business and market knowledge to build a pipeline of procurement activity that delivers commercial and service benefits to operational teams across the UK&I portfolio. This role supports the effective operation of existing properties and procurement activities for new developments, acquisitions, and disposals. Acting as a business partner to onsite teams, the Procurement Manager will own and deliver strategic sourcing initiatives and provide guidance on tactical sourcing and contracting activities. Responsibilities include building and maintaining a Preferred Supplier list for the UK and Ireland, supporting corporate sourcing activities for indirect spend categories, and collaborating closely with the European Category Director to align local sourcing with European strategies. The role also involves working with other UK&I Procurement Managers to ensure alignment and leverage spend across portfolios.

Key Responsibilities
Engage local stakeholders to demonstrate procurement value and ensure involvement in relevant sourcing activities. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and educate stakeholders on systems and procedures such as supplier onboarding, PO creation, and P Card setup. Maintain effective supplier engagement and keep up to date with the local supply chain to identify new providers. Manage end-to-end procurement processes including sourcing strategies, supplier identification, tender documentation, and commercial negotiations. Define supplier requirements such as scopes of work, SLAs, and performance management. Administer contract lifecycle management via Greystar’s CLM platform, including contract generation, negotiation, approval, and storage. Support supplier onboarding and due diligence, compile contract summaries, and assist with supplier performance management and issue escalation. Manage reporting requirements including spend analysis and vendor feedback. Maintain accurate records and support the development of procurement policies, processes, tools, and communications. Collaborate effectively with the European procurement team and contribute to regional sourcing initiatives including supply chain ESG. Perform other duties as necessary to ensure effective role performance.

Experience
Minimum 5 years procurement experience with at least 3 years in a Procurement or Category Manager role. Experience in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Hospitality, or related industries preferred. Proven sourcing experience across multiple operational categories, focusing on Hard Services (e.g. Repairs & Maintenance) and Soft Services (e.g. cleaning, manned guarding). Strong knowledge of the UK&I supply market with established supplier relationships. Experience negotiating contracts under English law and managing supply chain risks. Familiarity with procurement technology and finance systems such as CLM platforms. European sourcing experience and knowledge of a second European language are beneficial but not essential.

About You
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing workload and exercising good judgment under pressure. Positive team player who is flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Collaborative mindset to balance conflicting stakeholder requirements and support wider business objectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities. Proactive in reporting workload status and project updates tailored to stakeholder needs. Analytical thinker capable of assessing spend data to identify savings opportunities and spend leakage. Results-driven with the ability to create detailed plans and deliver projects on time. Discreet and able to handle sensitive information. Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications
University degree required. MCIPS qualification (achieved or studying for) preferred but not essential. Fluent in English. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook at an intermediate level. Experience with PowerBI is beneficial but not essential.