Recruitment Vendor & Program Lead

LOCATION: Hounslow

SHIFT PATTERN: Hybrid

CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract

SALARY: Competitive

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ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

The Recruitment Vendor & Program Lead will direct the transformation of agency recruitment and contingent labour management across ABM UKI creating visibility control and commercial discipline over all non-direct hiring spend. The role is accountable for the implementation and ongoing optimisation of the MSP while standardising processes improving ways of working and embedding governance across a decentralised business.

Acting as the central authority for supplier strategy and performance it will drive supplier consolidation manage the PSL and enforce consistent commercial frameworks while embedding a clear approach to diverse and ESG-aligned supplier partnerships. Through data-led insight the role will deliver transparent reporting identify cost efficiencies reduce risk and spend leakage and support strategic workforce planning. It will also work in partnership with the ESG team and Social Impact Groups to ensure supplier strategies contribute to broader business commitments while influencing senior stakeholders to drive adoption compliance and continuous operational improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the design and rollout of the MSP model across UKI business units with a phased implementation approach

Own MSP governance ensuring adoption across the business and maintaining appropriate levels of control and compliance

Establish and lead governance forums focusing on performance cost management and areas of risk

Drive behavioural change across the organisation reducing off-framework and unauthorised supplier usage

Conduct a full audit of all recruitment suppliers across UKI to establish a clear baseline

Partner with Operations and Finance to forecast contingent labour demand and align supply accordingly

Lead supplier consolidation activity simplifying the supplier base and improving commercial leverage

Design and deliver RFP processes to select strategic agency partners

Create and manage a UKI-wide Preferred Supplier List (PSL) aligned to different service lines

Define supplier segmentation performance expectations and clear exit criteria

Monitor supplier performance on an ongoing basis and lead quarterly reviews with key partners

Develop and implement standardised Terms of Business across all agency suppliers

Lead contract negotiations including MSAs and associated commercial frameworks

Implement rate card structures and bill-rate models ensuring consistency across the business

Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements including minimum wage and IR35 where relevant

Build and maintain reporting that provides accurate insight into recruitment spend and supplier activity

Provide visibility of agency spend across all divisions highlighting trends and areas of concern

Identify and address cost leakage including duplicate or inaccurate invoicing

Challenge non-compliant spend and reinforce governance controls

Manage risks associated with supplier compliance and labour regulations

Control after-the-fact purchase orders and unapproved spend

Analyse data to identify trends emerging risks and opportunities for cost reduction

Act as a trusted partner to senior operational leaders influencing decision-making where needed

Work closely with HR Talent Acquisition Finance and Procurement to ensure alignment

Drive accountability and consistent ways of working across the organisation

Collaborate with ESG Social Impact and DE&I teams to align recruitment supply with wider business

commitments

Identify and engage specialist and diversity-focused suppliers to broaden access to talent

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Significant experience in recruitment operations vendor management or contingent workforce management

Proven experience implementing or managing MSP solutions

Strong commercial acumen with experience in supplier negotiation and contract management

Experience leading supplier consolidation PSL creation and RFP processes

Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational transformation

Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making and cost optimisation

Experience managing complex multi-site or decentralised operational environments

Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation

Strong project management skills with experience delivering cross-functional initiatives

Knowledge of regulatory considerations related to contingent labour (e.g. IR35 minimum wage compliance)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (HR Business Procurement or related field)

Relevant professional certifications desirable (e.g. CIPS CIPD MSP/VMS certifications)

Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Agile PMP) desirable but not essentia

Were proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts gift cards cashback and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the worlds largest providers of integrated facility engineering and infrastructure solutions. Every day over 100000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner safer and efficient enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate aviation mission critical and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter more connected spaces ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility together.

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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age disability gender reassignment sex marriage and civil partnership status pregnancy and maternity status race religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.

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