Homes for Students is one of the UK’s leading providers of student accommodation. We are currently seeking a FM Contract Lead - Procurement to join our rapidly expanding team based in Harrogate, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The Contract Lead will work closely with the Business Integration and Business Development teams to onboard new suppliers to HFS and to contract new properties to existing HFS suppliers under our National Framework Agreements.The postholder should be confident, analytical, and process-driven, with excellent communication skills. The FM Contract Lead is responsible for leading and managing procurement activities and contract lifecycle processes related to Facilities Management (FM) services and suppliers. This role ensures the delivery of best-value FM contracts through effective sourcing, negotiation, compliance, and supplier relationship management. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement skills, and deep knowledge of FM categories such as hard and soft services, cleaning, M&E, security, catering, and building maintenance. Accuracy is critical in this role, and the Senior Procurement Coordinator should be comfortable working with processes and systems. They should take pride in their work and be very attentive to detail. Additionally, they should be comfortable with data analysis and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Main Duties: Accountabilities/Responsibilities Work closely with the Business Integration team to on-board new suppliers and new properties with existing suppliers. To ensure contracts are in place and purchase orders are fulfilled accurately and, in a time-efficient manner. Work with the Contract Lead – Procurement ensure that supplier contracts are novated, terminated or in place at property handover or termination of management contract Work with the Business Integration team to ‘demobilize’ properties which are transferring our of our management, ensuring all supplier contracts are either novated to the incoming operator or terminated. Issuing incoming Property teams with supplier information Updating the Business Development team with any costings or fees relative to pre-commencement or mobilization budgets To own the Procurement aspects of the property on-boarding process. Identify opportunities to improve current processes. Attending Client and incoming/outgoing operator calls with the Business Integration team Support the Procurement function for resolving non-compliant invoices for all properties (supported by the Procurement Coordinator) Attend supplier meetings to build knowledge around categories of your interest. Act as 1st line support for any on-boarding/mobilization property queries coming into the Procurement. Be a supportive team member. The above outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the position. However, this cannot be comprehensive, and other duties may be requested from time to time. Skills: Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills are a requirement. Project management: Involvement in multiple projects. Problem-solving: must have strong problem-solving skills. Must have very strong written English skills. Advanced use of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to work as part of a team. Excellent organisational and analytical skills Ability to deal politely, professionally, and effectively with people at all levels. Ability to achieve goals and targets within timescales. Ability to anticipate and consider the needs of others and the business. The Character we are looking for: Analytical mindset. Detail-oriented and highly organized. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Proactive and reliable, with the ability to work under pressure. Quick learner with a can-do attitude. Solution-oriented mindset. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team. Excellent time management and prioritization skills. Must have a desire to progress in a career within procurement. Pride in delivering high standards of work. Commitment to equal opportunities. Willing to be flexible and respond to changing circumstances. Strong work ethics. Always do the right thing. (Even when the odds are against you) Experience and Qualifications Essential 2 years’ experience in a contract, transitional, Project Manager role. Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supplier management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in purchasing technology and tools. Strong communication skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and accuracy in procurement activities. Familiarity with database management systems. Desirable 1-2 year experience within a procurement / supply chain setting. Facilities management knowledge Excel (Advanced) and BI Knowledge Experience in office administration and purchase ordering. Experience working in the accommodation sector. (Public or Private) What’s on offer: Generous holiday package of 25 days, plus bank holidays, to recharge and enjoy life outside of work (pro-rata for part time colleagues) Access to a range of exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further. Take your special day off Enjoy your birthday with a well-deserved break from work. Stay active and eco-friendly with our cycle-to-work scheme. Make a difference in the community with 2 charity days per annum. If this sounds like the role for you and you have the skills, knowledge and experience required, we would love to hear from you Homes for Students is an equal opportunity employer and a member of Inclusive Employers. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.