Facilities & Procurement Manager

1 month ago


Watford, United Kingdom Vitae Financial Recruitment Full time

Facilities and Procurement Manager
Watford, Herts
£50,000 per annum
10% bonus
Private medical cover, 9% pension contribution, 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Job Overview:
Our client is seeking a dedicated and proactive Facilities and Procurement Manager to join its team, overseeing operations across the UK and Ireland. This role involves creating a safe and efficient work environment, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Office Management:
* Lead health and safety initiatives, ensuring all documentation is current and mandatory training (first aid, fire marshal) is completed promptly.
* Act as the point person for Legionella compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation.

Staff Support:
* Manage facilities queries through our servicing tool.
* Provide on-site support to staff at our London and Watford offices once a week.
* Facilitate the on-boarding of new employees.
* Coordinate with leasing companies and HR to manage our company fleet in line with policies.

Procurement and Compliance:
* Implement and ensure adherence to group procurement rules.
* Attend monthly procurement meetings and contribute to strategic projects.
* Lead the Know Your Supplier (KYS) process, maintain documentation, and support counter calls.
* Perform Level 1 Control for Procurement and KYS.

Expense Monitoring:
* Supply information to the Controlling team for updating the finance management tool.
* Measure cost reductions against KPIs to ensure compliance with procurement goals.
* Approve expenses when required (e.g., office parking).
* Implement a travel booking system for the UK and Ireland.

Contract Management:
* Update the procurement management tool.
* Conduct annual reviews of key suppliers and manage tenders when necessary.
* Negotiate contract terms including price, payment, quality, and warranties.
* Enhance the existing KYS process.

Building Management:
* Handle annual insurance renewals.
* Coordinate property-related services, liaising with landlords and building management.
* Contribute to office relocation projects, including building business cases and controlling costs.

ESG Champion:
* Monitor and analyse the carbon footprint for the UK and Ireland.
* Work with all departments to implement strategic environmental actions.
* Provide annual reporting and complete client/broker questionnaires as needed.

Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience in delivering high levels of customer service.
* Energetic, self-reliant, and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Methodical with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Quick learner and self-starter with strategic focus to achieve key objectives.
* Knowledgeable in health and safety legislation and building contracts.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience supervising a small team is an advantage.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications:
* British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Accreditation.
* Degree level education or equivalent (desirable).
* Certified IT skills.
* First aid and fire marshal trained.
* Project Management certification (PRINCE2 / PMQ).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the operations of the business. If you are a motivated and experienced professional with a background in facilities and procurement management, please apply now

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