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Higher education is evolving, and strong procurement has never been more important. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager (Estates, Facilities & Property) to help deliver best value, drive efficiencies, and support ambitious estates and facilities projects across a leading London university.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you’ll take a strategic and hands-on role in shaping procurement activity within estates, facilities and property. You’ll lead negotiations, secure robust contracts, and embed best practice that supports both financial sustainability and the student experience.
This is a high-profile role where you will:
* Manage procurement activities across estates, facilities and property, from low-value purchases to complex tenders.
* Negotiate and secure contracts that deliver savings, efficiencies and service improvements.
* Ensure compliance with UK Public Procurement Regulations, frameworks and best practice.
* Support and train colleagues across the university, many of whom will be new to procurement.
* Deputise for the Head of Procurement when required, representing procurement within the wider higher education sector.
About You
We’re looking for a procurement professional with ambition and drive alongside:
* A strong track record in estates, facilities, property or construction procurement, including knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
* A clear understanding of public procurement frameworks, legislation and best practice.
* Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
* Advanced Excel and reporting capability, using data to track procurement performance.
* MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience), and the motivation to drive change.
Why Higher Education?
* Play a central role in shaping estates and facilities projects that directly impact staff and students.
* Work in a diverse, collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real difference.
* Benefit from competitive salary, excellent pension contributions and generous annual leave.
* Hybrid working – balancing on-site engagement with flexible arrangements.
Apply now and bring your estates and facilities procurement expertise to the higher education sector, where your impact will be felt across an entire academic community
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