Senior Category Lead, FM & Real Estate, Europe Sourcing

Corporate Services includes the following areas of responsibility across our European Real Estate Portfolio:

• Facilities Management (including Hard and Soft Services) OPEX Contracts


• Energy & Utilities


• Furniture and Office Brandings


• Planned Maintenance Works


• Workplace Experience (Culinary, Reception and Amenities) Services


• Print and Print Services


• Manned Security Services


• Health and Safety Services


• European Lease Negotiations and administration (working with legal counsels) Amendments, extensions etc


• Real Estate Property and Constructions CAPEX Projects


This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.


• 5 years experience as a Head of Category leader in multi-national organisations.


• Facilities Management, Real Estate, Property, and Construction experience is crucial. Other Indirect and Direct category expertise will be beneficial.


• Experience in Specialist Construction Forms of Contract (including JCT, FIDIC and NEC) and an understanding of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architecture) Plan of Work Process


• Advanced level of experience in managing complex suppliers and operating with a range of business models.


• Project Leadership skills of large and complex Procurement projects.


• Strong financial and analytical skills, and strong negotiation skills, in complex environments that ensure the best deals and terms for the organization.


• Contract Management (incl. Managing Specialist Forms of Contracts for Refurbishments/Relocations) ensuring risk compliance to regulations and policies.


• Ability to make informed decisions that can have a significant impact on the company's supply chain and financial performance.


• Energy, pace, and an impeccable track record of delivery.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Educated to degree level with postgraduate procurement accreditation preferred (MCIPS or MIIAPS).
  
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