Procurement Specialist

Overview

In this role you drive the Sales Market procurement to build a compliant, cost-efficient supplier base aligned with Global C&F standards. You lead sourcing, contracting and governance, focusing on Facilities Management and Construction spend across 240+ UK/Ireland locations. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to optimize contracts, evaluate supplier risk, and enable project delivery. The role offers strategic influence and meaningful impact on supplier partnerships and operational excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• staff discount card across H&M brands
• H&M Incentive Program – HIP
• extensive development opportunities
• global mobility and exposure
• inclusive and collaborative culture
• competitive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Sales Market procurement strategy with Global C&F Strategists
• Set procurement goals and KPIs, drive supplier performance and governance
• Secure an efficient F&M supplier base for expansion, service delivery, and project execution
• Provide commercial support across FM and Construction contracts, including pricing reviews and cost optimization
• Review and draft procurement documents with Legal to ensure alignment with global standards
• Implement and reinforce global procurement guidelines for compliance
• Support end-to-end procurement cycle across markets (sourcing, tenders, onboarding, contract management)
• Collaborate with FM Contract Managers and Project Managers on budgets, forecasting, and commercial decision-making
• Govern integrated FM provider performance frameworks, change control, and supplier development
• Plan project delivery capacity with internal and external resources
• Collaborate with C&F teams, Legal, and Global Procurement Strategist; lead cross-market procurement activities

Key requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Law, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Experience in Procurement, Facility Management, Construction, or built environment
• Proven ability to set up and implement procurement strategies with strong negotiation skills
• Experience in managing complex contracts, supplier relationships and commercial structures
• Strong financial/cost analysis skills and ability to challenge suppliers and stakeholders
• Expertise in supplier management, governance, and performance management
• Analytical, strategic, and methodical problem solving
• Experience in sourcing, tendering, onboarding, and contract management
• Knowledge of pass-through costs, managing agent arrangements, gain share mechanisms, and commercial contract models
• Familiar with FM service contracts, construction procurement, and project delivery environments
• Experience in energy procurement and working with external consultants/service providers
• Comfortable with multiple stakeholders and seniority levels in international org
• Experience in multi-site retail environment or large property portfolio (advantageous)
• Proficient in MS Office, Power BI, MS Teams

• analytical mindset
• strong negotiation
• stakeholder management
• MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Power BI
• MS Teams

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