Category Manager - FM/Railway Operations

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Job summary

A leading train operating group in London is seeking a Category Manager to develop and implement category strategies. This role involves managing FM and Railway Operations, stakeholder relationships, and leading tenders to enhance procurement value. A strong background in rail and knowledge of UCR regulations are key, along with potential MCIPS accreditation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Final salary pension scheme

Free/discounted travel options

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UCR/PCR regulations.
• Experience in conducting compliant tenders.
• Background in rail sector essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies and manage FM/Railway Operations.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders for procurement.
• Lead high-value tenders compliant with UCR and PCR.

Skills

UCR2016 regulations

Procurement Act 2023 regulations

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Education

MCIPS accreditation or pursuing it

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Category Manager - FM/Railway Operations, London

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Your newpany

You will be working for one of London’s train operating groups, supporting the continuous running of multiple key overground railway lines across the capital. With over 5000 staff and responsibility for over 200 stations, you will be part of a team delivering meaningful rail projects to supportmunities right across London.

Your new role

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for building out the first-ever category strategies and driving the implementation moving forward. You will be responsible for managing FM and Railway Operations across the group. You will be responsible for building out and developing relationships with key senior stakeholders to ensure procurement can add maximum value to the business. You will be leading high-value tenders across your given categories, ensuring the business operates in line with UCR and PCR regulations.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to have a strong grasp of either the UCR2016 or Procurement Act 2023 regulations and befortable operating within these regulations. Experience in running UCR/PCRpliant tenders, outside of framework agreements is crucial for this position. Experience working within the rail sector is critical, to ensure you can hit the ground running and build relationships with technical stakeholders from day one. Ideally, you will be MCIPS accredited or working towards this qualification.

What you'll get in return

You will receive apetitive base salary of up to £68,000 p/a depending on experience and suitability to the role. You will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave p/a as well as private medical cover for yourself. Alongside this, you will be eligible for the final salary pension scheme, along with a range of free/discounted travel options.

Your newpany

You will be working for one of London’s train operating groups, supporting the continuous running of multiple key overground railway lines across the capital. With over 5000 staff and responsibility for over 200 stations, you will be part of a team delivering meaningful rail projects to supportmunities right across London.

Your new role

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for building out the first-ever category strategies and driving the implementation moving forward. You will be responsible for managing FM and Railway Operations across the group. You will be responsible for building out and developing relationships with key senior stakeholders to ensure procurement can add maximum value to the business. You will be leading high-value tenders across your given categories, ensuring the business operates in line with UCR and PCR regulations.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to have a strong grasp of either the UCR2016 or Procurement Act 2023 regulations and befortable operating within these regulations. Experience in running UCR/PCRpliant tenders, outside of framework agreements is crucial for this position. Experience working within the rail sector is critical, to ensure you can hit the ground running and build relationships with technical stakeholders from day one. Ideally, you will be MCIPS accredited or working towards this qualification.

What you'll get in return

You will receive apetitive base salary of up to £68,000 p/a depending on experience and suitability to the role. You will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave p/a as well as private medical cover for yourself. Alongside this, you will be eligible for the final salary pension scheme, along with a range of free/discounted travel options.