FM Category Manager

Whitestone Resourcing Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Facilities Management service provider is seeking a Category Manager to manage subcontractor and supplier performance on a remote basis. The ideal candidate will have expertise in supplier relationship management and contract management, with a proven track record of driving compliance and performance improvements. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role, which also requires degree level education.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in supplier relationship management and contract management.
• Strong organizational skills with experience in project management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor/supplier performance to improve compliance and value.
• Align procurement objectives with organizational needs.
• Drive the implementation of supplier sourcing performance strategies.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Overview

We are currently working with a leading UK Facilities Management service provider, to recruit a Category Manager to manage subcontractor/supplier performance, working on a remote basis

Responsibilities

The role:

To drive value to the business as a result of leading the implementation of supplier sourcing performance management strategies that deliver measurable improvements in compliance and overall value. Work closely with the business units and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between the organisation needs and procurement objectives

Candidate requirements

• Supplier relationship management and contract management skills and experience with at least 3-5 years demonstrable experience.
• Personal credibility with good knowledge and understanding of commercial and operational requirements and able to present these with authority and conviction
• Experience in the development and delivery of strategy and a track record of ensuring that such strategies deliver sustainable compliance and performance benefits.
• Strong organisational skills, with experience of project management and program management, and a track record of successful deployment of major change.
• Educated to degree level
• Good technical supplier and contract management skills - i.e. ability to write and run full and compliant SLA/KPIs, negotiate and develop contracts for high profile Procurement projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Previous experience in an FM/services environment
• Must be confident in challenging others, whilst at the same time maintaining and building a professional relationship