Welcome to Lomond, the UK's leading network of lettings and estate agencies. We are not just a successful acquisitions company; we have established ourselves as a prominent player in the real estate industry. Our extensive network consists of 12 leading lettings and estate agencies, and we have made over 70 strategic acquisitions to date. At Lomond, we are relentlessly committed to excellence and dedicated to transforming the real estate landscape. With our team's vast industry expertise and local knowledge, we are here to redefine expectations in our sector and lead the way for change.We're happy to offer you an exciting opportunity to join us as a Procurement Lead. This is a full time, permanent position located in London 3/4 days a week in our Liverpool Street office and the option to work from home 1/2 days a week. The role is paying up to £65,000 basic + discretionary bonus.Let's talk about the role, it involves:Key account management of our existing supplier network, understanding spend, maximising value, and reducing wasteConsolidation of suppliers - evaluating regional and central business needs and working to consolidate our supplier list, building on successful relationships, weeding out underperformers, and seeking new partnership opportunitiesWorking closely with our Finance team to track costs, understand billing, resolve barriers to payment or resolutionRegular communication with our regional managers and other key stakeholders to ensure an agile approach to managing and supporting the business, fulfilling a role as trusted expert and advisorEnsure optimised process, harmonised standards, consistent pricing, and commitment to important SLAsPrepare and present regular reporting on procurement activities, cost saving, and supplier performanceAssisting in our acquisition activity to help integrate new firms into the business, reviewing existing contract schedules and consolidating into our existing service provision frameworkMaintaining key information and necessary compliance requirements and documentationUnderstanding and contributing to a net a zero vision, understanding supply chains, ethical sourcing, and the impact on our ESG positionWe're not just looking for someone who fits our team; we want to be a good fit for you, too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:Proven track record of procurement within a multi-site businessComprehensive understanding of supplier relationship management and service provisionExperience of account key account reconciliation and budgetingExcellent communicator with strong interpersonal skillsEfficient time management ability and proven track record of a multifaceted roleExperience dealing with varied stakeholders, both internally and externallyFamiliarity following protocol, procedure, compliance, and a host of varying workflowsAbility to work collaboratively as part of a team.At Lomond, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife.Here's what you can look forward to:Our Employee Assistance Programme offers free counselling support sessions.Our annual leave purchase scheme, where you can buy up to an extra 5 days of holiday.Get the latest gadgets and appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme.We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme.We offer enhanced Family Friendly Leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and IVF.You'll enjoy competitive base pay that aligns with market value, plus incentivised commission and performance bonuses for most roles.Exclusive Electric Vehicle Scheme enabling salary sacrifice payments for top of range EVsCelebrate your loyalty with special days and celebrations for length of service.Planning for retirement? We've got you covered with that important pension pot.We'll support your professional development by funding your professional qualifications so you can reach your full potential and build your career.And of course, we like to have a little fun too! Our company socials bring our people together. So work hard, and then socialise even harder!We're excited to offer these amazing benefits to our hardworking teams. It's our way of showing appreciation for your dedication. At Lomond, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all nationalities, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you. Apply!