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Role Overall Purpose
The role will be responsible for managing the construction supplier base, with the objective of minimising Capex and Facilities spend across new store developments, as the client continues its ambitious expansion across the UK, France, Germany, and Spain.
The individual will contribute from the feasibility stage through to project completion, supporting the construction teams with the creation and management of Capex and Facilities budgets, cost control (via a Quantity Surveyor), tendering, contract management, procurement, and reporting.
The role requires continuous market engagement, including benchmarking and identifying potential new suppliers. The candidate will make informed recommendations for change and lead the onboarding and transition processes for new suppliers or service providers.
They will oversee re-tendering, negotiation, and the development of contracts for all direct suppliers, main contractors, equipment providers, and professional advisors.
Additionally, the role will participate in key initiatives such as value engineering, historical cost data analysis, and the review of operational processes and kitchen equipment, in collaboration with the clients international team, to drive reductions in Capex and Facilities expenditure.
Scope of Role
- Covers Capex spend across joint venture territories: UK, France, Spain, and Germany
- Based in the clients Head Office in London with travel as required
- Will involve travel across operational territories, including overnight stays
Internal Relationships
- Construction and Property teams across the UK, France, Spain, and Germany
External Relationships
- All construction, equipment, and service providers in the relevant territories
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver new store openings at the lowest possible Capex cost, while meeting the client's brand standards through effective supplier management and cost control
- Identify and benchmark new suppliers/service providers regularly
- Monitor key cost inputs and provide strategic guidance on cost fluctuations
- Oversee onboarding of new suppliers and validate expected costs
- Implement and manage a Cost Reduction Programme and lead value engineering initiatives across all four markets
- Ensure seamless communication with Operations teams regarding new suppliers, equipment, and materials
- Lead all contractor and supplier negotiations, ensuring cost savings without compromising quality or specifications
- Manage tender processes, from documentation to evaluation and recommendation
- Develop procurement strategies aligned with project scale and complexity, ensuring best value with consideration to quality, timelines, and safety
- Recommend and implement supplier contracts, supporting the Construction Team in appointing main contractors, direct suppliers, professional advisors, and external designers/architects
- Review Facilities Management standards across all markets, ensuring cost-effective service delivery
- Oversee procurement and review of all Facilities Management suppliers and processes
Additional Responsibilities
- Ensure cost-effective procurement of ongoing maintenance and minor refit/alteration projects
- Support purchasing and construction teams in achieving departmental objectives
- Responsible for managing one direct report
