Global Procurement Manager - FM

Talent Drive | B Corp; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business is looking for a Global Category Manager specializing in Soft FM. The role involves managing complex projects, developing strategies, and collaborating with senior leaders. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company Car

Full Corporate Benefits

10% Bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive category management experience in Soft FM.
• Proven strategic category management experience in a large, complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve category strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas.
• Provide advice on market trends and supplier insights.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Strategic Category Management

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Global Category Manager - Soft FM - £65,000 to £75,000 | 10% bonus, company car + full corporate benefits | Based out of either London, Warwickshire or Hampshire

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading, truly global business with diverse operations.

They are seeking an experienced Category Manager with extensive expertise in Soft FM spend areas. The primary focus will be managing large, complex projects with significant value.

The group function is undergoing an exciting transformation, expanding its scope with ongoing opportunities for career progression.

Role and responsibilities:

1. Report to the Head of Global Procurement - Facilities Management, within a sizable team of colleagues at various levels.
2. Develop, design, and continuously improve category strategies.
3. Lead end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas using a strategic approach.
4. Collaborate with senior business leaders to develop category strategies and planning.
5. Provide ongoing advice to stakeholders on market trends, innovations, and supplier market insights.
6. Manage and understand both regulated and unregulated complex projects.
7. Ensure strategic procurement delivers optimal commercial value for the business.

Experience required:

1. Extensive category management experience in Soft FM.
2. Experience in categories such as waste, security, and landscaping procurement is also considered.
3. Proven strategic category management experience in a large, complex organization.
4. Track record of delivering cost savings in a similarly sized business.
5. Ability to engage, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders up to Board level.
6. Strong stakeholder management skills, adaptable to different relationship types and maturity levels.
7. Experience working in a large, cross-functional procurement team.
8. MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential.