Head of Facilities & Logistics Procurement

SYNLAB UK & Ireland; Slough; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead Facilities, Estates and Logistics, shaping category strategies and driving significant commercial value across services including hard and soft FM, property services, transport and warehousing. You will influence senior stakeholders and deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality and resilience.

The role requires strong commercial judgement, extensive sourcing expertise, and MCIPS or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading facilities, estates and logistics procurement.
• Strong supplier relationship management and market analysis skills.
• Proven ability to deliver value through strategic procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, from strategy to contract award.
• Develop and implement category strategies across Facilities, Estates and Logistics.
• Manage supplier negotiations, contractor selection and performance reviews.
• Drive savings, value creation and risk management across spend categories.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align procurement with organisational goals.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Sustainability

Education

MCIPS or equivalent experience

Job description

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead Facilities, Estates and Logistics, shaping category strategies and driving significant commercial value across services including hard and soft FM, property services, transport and warehousing. You will influence senior stakeholders and deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality and resilience.

The role requires strong commercial judgement, extensive sourcing expertise, and MCIPS or equivalent experience.