Property Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Manager

Description

Do you have technical expertise in property procurement with in-depth knowledge of Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contracts, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems, coupled with strong supplier relationship management skills. Are you experienced in managing complex property projects and delivering value through technical procurement solutions.

We’re seeking a Property Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Manager to join our Procurement team here at AXA UK, with a dotted line responsibility into the Head of Property. In this role, you’ll be both leading property procurement activities as well as managing strategic supplier relationships through the life of the contract, providing expert guidance and support to your internal stakeholder group.

Your technical acumen will ensure effective, compliant, and value-for-money delivery of property-related goods, services, and works, executing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring regulatory and policy compliance across all property procurement activities.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You ll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at our Ipswich, Tunbridge Wells or London office, visiting clients or attending industry events.

We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading market analysis through tender specifications, request for proposal (RFP)/ request for information (RFI), developing procurement advisory papers and reports for approval by Senior stakeholders in delivering new service providers.
• Leading in life supplier management through regular performance reviews of services provided for suppliers providing cleaning, M&E services, catering, specialist property services and general facilities management.
• Work on a diverse range of property-based delivery frameworks and contracts to a cumulative value of over £10 million per annum.
• Support in the creation of construction/property-based contracts using JCT industry standard forms adopting company specific terms and conditions and/ or amends to ensure robust contractual relations.
• Lead commercial and contract negotiations and documentation drafting for new engagements, renewals, and work orders etc.
• Retendering of all term contracts adopting strict procurement procedures and company policy to ensure compliance with procurement legislation, procedures and practices including direct interaction with company legal counsel.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in property procurement with a strong focus on contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management within corporate or regulated environments.
• Specific experience in technical supplier management, including performance reviews and contract negotiations for construction, maintenance, facilities management (FM) and technology solutions for property.
• Management of procurement processes for large property portfolios, including construction, maintenance, and facilities management.
• Technical knowledge in property services using procurement expertise with strong procurement project management skills holding qualifications/degree in a relevant field such as construction management, engineering or procurement.
• Firm understanding of property contract and associated legislation to include The Health and Safety at Work, CDM, building standards, with a general understanding of statutory compliance, JCT contract forms, and other industry-standard construction contracts.
• Proven track record of delivering and managing property related contracts ranging from FM, construction or refurbishment projects, utilities (electric, gas, water) M&E…