Location: London Area, United Kingdom | Type: Remote | Country: GBMain PurposeThe purpose of this role is to bring commercial control, supplier discipline and procurement governance to property management services across the portfolio.Working across Property Management, Facilities Management, Asset Management and Finance, the Procurement Manager owns procurement delivery, supplier management, tender activity, contract governance and cost control. The role is there to ensure the business buys well, manages suppliers properly, challenges cost and service assumptions, and protects value through clear processes and strong commercial judgement.Success depends on being able to turn procurement strategy into practical delivery. The postholder is expected to manage competing workstreams, support operational teams, maintain supplier accountability and ensure procurement activity is compliant, commercially robust and aligned to asset and service requirements. The standard expected is that of a high-performing Procurement Manager who takes ownership of procurement outcomes, supplier performance and value delivery.This is a growth role within an expanding procurement function. A background in Facilities Management or Real Estate is required, ideally with a bias towards M&E.About Praxis Real Estate Management LtdPraxis is a privately owned UK real estate investor and manager with a long-established reputation for delivering exceptional returns. Our track record is built on astute market timing, strategic discipline, and best-in-class operational management. The business was founded in 2009, but traces its origins back over three decades and multiple economic cycles.We partner with private equity, local authorities, institutions, and high-net-worth investors, leveraging our fully integrated platform and a team of more than 400 professionals to manage and optimise every stage of the real estate value chain. Praxis operates from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow.Main Duties:Lead procurement activity across the portfolio, ensuring value for money, quality, and service deliveryIdentify opportunities to consolidate the supplier base, driving efficiencies, cost savings, and improved contract managementManage end-to-end tender processes (ITTs/RFPs/RFQs), from scoping through to negotiation and contract awardBuild and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring consistent performance and accountabilityManagement of approved suppliers database, including vetting and onboarding of new suppliersNegotiate commercial terms, contracts, and service level agreements to deliver optimal outcomes for the businessCollaborate closely with Asset Management, Property Management, and Facility Management teams to align procurement strategies with operational needsMonitor supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs, implementing improvements where requiredSupport the development and implementation of procurement strategies alongside the Procurement LeadEnsure compliance with internal governance, risk management, and procurement policiesDeliver clear and concise reporting on cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement activityRequirements, Skills and QualificationsEducation & Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related fieldProfessional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) is highly desirableExperience:Proven experience in a Procurement Manager or similar role, within real estate, property, or facilities managementTrack record of supplier consolidation and cost-saving initiativesExperience managing Facility and Property Management or construction related categoriesDemonstrated success in contract negotiation, tendering, and supply chain managementSkills & Competencies:Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value creation and efficiencyExcellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholdersData-driven decision-making, with experience analysing spend and identifying procurement opportunitiesConfident communication and presentation skills, able to influence senior stakeholdersProactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable in a dynamic environmentHigh attention to detail and commitment to compliance with governance and risk frameworksBenefitsHighly competitive salary DOEDiscretionary bonus scheme25 days holiday per year plus bank holidaysOffice closure over festive seasonAdditional holiday with servicePrivate Medical Insurance (medical history disregarded)Healthcare Cash Plan5% Company pension contribution3x Life AssuranceCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLocation:London + UK wide travel as required (on-site with 1 day WFH)1 day working from home after 1 month– We want new joiners to spend their first month getting to know the business, their team and ways of working.
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