Greystar (International)
Procurement Manager, UK&I
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About the Role
The Procurement Manager will take a proactive role in benefits identification – utilizing business and market knowledge to build a pipeline of procurement activity that will deliver commercial and service benefits to operational teams.
The Operations Procurement Manager will act as a business partner to onsite teams at more than 150 properties within the UK&I portfolio. The Operations Procurement Manager will own and deliver a set of agreed strategic / national sourcing initiatives and provide guidance / support tactical sourcing & contracting activity delivered by the operational teams.
The role will help to ensure the effective operation of existing properties and support procurement activity for new development openings and property acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage local stakeholders – demonstrate the value of procurement, build internal relationships and ensure that procurement is involved in relevant sourcing activity
- Ensure compliance with existing procurement policies and procedures – educate local stakeholders on how to use relevant systems and follow the correct procedures for supplier onboarding, creation of POs, P Card set-up etc.
- Ensure the effective engagement of suppliers. Keep up to date with the local supply chain / market - identify and recommend new providers as required
- Responsible for end-to-end procurement processes, including the creation of sourcing strategies, supplier identification, creation of high quality tender documents, commercial negotiations etc.
- Assist with the definition of supplier requirements / expectations e.g. scopes of work, SLAs, performance management procedures etc. Ensure the effective delivery of goods / services
- Via Luminance (Greystar’s new CLM platform) administer the contract lifecycle, including contract generation, negotiation, approval & storage
- Support onboarding / due diligence for new suppliers
- Compile contract summaries and relevant information to support the mobilization of new supplier agreements
- Support SRM / supplier performance activity. Act as an escalation point for supplier issues and engage in the proactive management of strategic suppliers
- Manage reporting requirements e.g. spend analysis, vendor performance / feedback
- Accurately maintain spreadsheets, databases and records of information to ensure the smooth running of the department
- Support the creation of new procurement policies, processes tools and templates. Ensure UK&I stakeholders are effectively engaged and aware of new procurement initiatives / governance procedures etc.
- Support the creation and distribution of procurement communications and training materials
- Effective engagement with the European procurement team. Lead / contribute to regional sourcing activity & other initiatives such as supply chain ESG as required
- Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary for the effective performance of the role
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About You
You’re an experienced procurement professional with a track record of delivering value across real estate, facilities management, hospitality, or a similar sector. Confident managing sourcing projects, negotiating contracts, and building strong supplier partnerships, you combine commercial thinking with a practical, hands-on approach.
Highly organised and analytical, you spot opportunities, manage risk, and deliver results without losing sight of the bigger picture. You’re a strong communicator who can influence stakeholders at every level, present with confidence, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities change and no two days are the same.
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What We Offer
We include a range of benefits for our corporate team members, including competitive pension, healthcare, and holiday allowance, amongst others as standard. Please reach out if you are keen to know more.
About Greystar
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. The company's business model is unique in its ability to own, operate, and develop multifamily, student, and senior housing across the globe. Building a global platform with a local presence, Greystar continues to expand its geographic reach around the world, bringing a globally interconnected professional rental housing platform and industry funded with institutional capital to countries where the sector does not yet exist. Greystar’s pan – European platform was established in 2013 and has scaled rapidly, now with investment, operational and development presence in the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Spain.
One of Greystar’s core values is Equality, and as such, we continue to pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, accounting for all protected and identifiable characteristics. We truly value diversity of thought, background and of experience. Please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team to explore opportunities at Greystar in more detail or visit our careers site at https://jobs.greystar.com/.
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