Category Manager - Property Services

Mana Resourcing Ltd; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organisation in Aylesbury seeks a Category Manager – Property Services. This hybrid role involves driving procurement strategies, developing supplier relationships, and optimising value while managing risks. The ideal candidate has a strong background in category management, with essential experience in Property Services and knowledge of commercial contract negotiations. A health and social care background is advantageous, complemented by a good level of education. Competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Solid experience of end-to-end Category Management.
• Experience with strategy development and tendering.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and review procurement strategy.
• Develop supplier relationships.
• Optimise value and manage risk in Property Services category.

Skills

Strategy development

Tendering

Commercial and contract negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Knowledge of key commercial contract risks and opportunities

Experience in Property Services

Health and social care knowledge

Background in procurement/purchasing/buying roles

Good level of education

Job description

Job Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: Thursday, 4th December 2025

JOB TITLE

Category Manager – Property Services

The COMPANY

Our client is a well‑established not‑for‑profit trust and is now one of the UK’s largest organisations in its field, employing over 4,000 people. They are looking for a Category Manager – Property Services to make a strategically important contribution to the business.

The ROLE

The Category Manager – Property Services will be required to:

• Drive implementation and continually review procurement strategy
• Develop supplier relationships
• Optimise value and manage risk within the Property Services category

This is a hybrid position.

The CANDIDATE

Our client is looking for a professional Category Manager – Property Services candidate with solid experience of end‑to‑end Category Management including:

• Strategy development
• Tendering
• Commercial and contract negotiations
• Supplier relationship management
• Knowledge of key commercial contract risks and opportunities
• Experience of Property Services is essential
• Health and social care background would be advantageous
• Strong background in procurement/purchasing/buying roles
• Good level of education

SALARY

£50‑60,000 depending on experience

ALTERNATIVE TITLES

Buyer, Facilities Management Services, Purchaser – FM, Category Buyer – Property third party services, Buyer – External Services, Procurement – Third Party Services, Category Manager in Health Care, Procurement – Social Care

LOCATION

Commutable from: Oxford, Bicester, Kidlington, Witney, Faringdon, Abingdon, Aylesbury, Didcot, Thatcham.

Contact Information

Phone: [phone]