About the Role

My client is a leading private sector rail operator, known for delivering a high-quality, efficient, and customer-centric service. As they continue to invest in their estate, infrastructure, and commercial capability, they are looking to hire an experienced Procurement Manager with a specialist focus on Facilities Management (FM) and Estates Procurement. This is a critical role in their evolving procurement team, reporting into the Head of Procurement and offering the opportunity to lead strategic sourcing activity in a regulated yet commercially dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver end-to-end FM procurement activity in line with Procurement Act 2023 (formerly UCR 2016).
Develop FM and Estates category strategies aligned to long-term asset and facilities investment plans.
Ensure full compliance with procurement policy, governance frameworks, and public procurement regulations.
Draft and manage tender documentation, NEC4 contract terms, commercial models, and evaluation criteria.
Partner with stakeholders across property, engineering, legal, finance, and operations to define procurement needs and shape sourcing strategies.
Lead commercial negotiations, contract award processes, and ensure robust value-led supplier agreements.
Conduct market analysis, drive value engineering, and identify opportunities for innovation and cost-efficiency.
Oversee supplier performance and risk via structured SRM and KPI frameworks, with a focus on service reliability and compliance.
Ensure effective use of procurement systems including e-sourcing and P2P platforms.
Collaborate with Group Procurement functions on shared initiatives and best practice development.

Key Skills & Experience

Significant experience managing complex FM procurement projects within regulated, infrastructure-heavy, or estates-led environments.
Strong working knowledge of UCR 2016 and/or Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) with demonstrable experience in regulated public procurements.
Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contract suites, including drafting and negotiating FM-related contracts.
Strong understanding of facilities management categories such as hard and soft FM, M&E services, planned/reactive maintenance, and lifecycle works.
Sector experience in rail, transport, utilities, or wider infrastructure is highly advantageous.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
Strong commercial acumen and a data-led approach, including spend and performance analysis.
Proficiency in procurement systems and P2P platforms.
Ideally CIPS-qualified or actively working toward professional accreditation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Play a key role in shaping the procurement strategy for FM and Estates within a leading UK rail operator.
Lead on high-impact, business-critical sourcing programmes that support infrastructure and service delivery.
Join a collaborative and commercially focused procurement team undergoing significant growth and transformation.
Benefit from hybrid working, long-term development opportunities, and exposure to strategic procurement at scale