Senior Procurement Specialist, Estates

Morgan Law is currently supporting a London based university recruit for a a Senior Procurement Specialist. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will be the driving force behind our Estates Category procurement, leading on end-to-end tendering for major fit-out, construction, and FM projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead the delivery of sustainable procurement services, from drafting specifications to contract award.
• Estates Expertise: Manage tenders using industry-standard contracts including JCT and NEC4(FM).
• Value & Values: Negotiate to deliver maximum value for money while upholding the organisations ethical commitments, including Net Zero.
• Process Leadership: Champion the eMarketplace for high-volume spend and develop bespoke frameworks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships across Estates, Finance, and Legal teams, and external bodies like LUPC and CCS.

Person Specification:

• Extensive procurement experience specifically within estates, construction, or FM environments.
• Strong knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015 and complex organisational structures (Higher Education experience is a plus).
• Proven track record in senior-level contract negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• MCIPS / NVQ Level 5 (achieved or working towards) or equivalent experience.