1st-Executive are mandated with a global Insurance organisation, currently searching for an experienced Senior FM Category Manager to manage a broad range of hard and soft FM categories areas. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-known FS organisation who are operating in global markets. Interesting time to join the business as they go through a period of continued growth and acquisition.
You will be managing 200 + million of FM & Property category spend, within a centralised, mature function. Spend is mainly in the buildings, capex, security, cleaning, catering ( all of these will have a sustainability lens with it ) thousands of people around the UK business are effected by this category area.
Main responsibilities are the below;
- Develop and implement front end sourcing strategies for key spend areas, working collaboratively with business stakeholders to deliver a combination of quick wins and longer term strategic reviews and initiatives.
- Be responsible for working closely with UK departments to define requirements, assist with identifying vendors, lead RFX process and evaluations, negotiations etc.
- Lead and shape the longer term procurement category strategy, buy providing market insights into the sourcing process on projects.
- Perform due diligence reviews to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements
- Negotiating with external service providers/suppliers to deliver best service and a value proposition
- Drive continuous improvement in the service provided to the Business and generate ideas and initiatives to stimulate an ongoing pipeline of enhancements.
- Conduct third-party reviews on selected third-party's to ensure business relationships are fostered and maintained.
Interviews to be arranged ASAP - apply with your CV.