Category Manager - Property Services

Mana Resourcing; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not for profit trust in Aylesbury is seeking a Category Manager - Property Services to make a strategically important contribution to the business. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in end-to-end category management, procurement, and supplier relationships. This hybrid position offers a salary range of £50-60,000 depending on experience. Commutable from various locations including Oxford and Abingdon, the role supports a significant public service endeavor.

Qualifications

• Solid experience of end-to-end Category Management.
• Understanding of key commercial contract risks and opportunities.
• Experience in Property Services is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

End-to-end Category Management

Strategy development

Tendering

Commercial negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Procurement experience

Education

Good level of education

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Category Manager - Property Services

The COMPANY Our client is a well-established not for profit trust. They are now one of the UK's largest organisations in their field employing over 4000 people. Our client is looking for a Category Manager - Property Services to make a strategically important contribution to the business.

Responsibilities

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

This is hybrid position.

Qualifications / 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: Aylesbury

This role is commutable from: Oxford, Bicester, Kidlington, Witney, Faringdon, Abingdon, Aylesbury, Didcot, Thatcham

Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike.