Procurement Category Manager

Berry Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager for a Research Institute in Oxford. The role involves managing procurement strategies across Facilities Management, driving supplier relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including a travel allowance and performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience with procurement for laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with regulated industries like Pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for Facilities Management procurement.
• Manage supplier relationships and lead competitive tendering processes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related field

MCIPS qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for an experienced and commercially astute Procurement Category Manager - Facilities Management to work for a Research Institute in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Role: Procurement Category Manager - Facilities Management

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire (Parking Available)

Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 Per Annum + 5k travel allowance + 10% bonus.

Terms: Hybrid working (3 Days per week)

Overview of the role:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management across the Facilities Management (FM) category, including both Hard and Soft FM services and associated subcategories such as Laboratory Equipment and Services.

This role is critical in delivering value, operational excellence, and innovation to support both workplace environments and scientific operations.

Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Category Manager - Facilities Management:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement, covering services such as mechanical & electrical (M&E) maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, workplace services, and minor construction works.
• Manage procurement for subcategories related to Facilities Management, including the sourcing and management of Laboratory Equipment (non-core scientific equipment supporting facilities and operations) and associated technical services.
• Lead competitive tendering processes, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract award activities, ensuring best value, service quality, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Facilities teams, Real Estate, Laboratory Managers, Health & Safety, Finance, and Legal departments.
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvement, innovation, and sustainability.
• Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) initiatives, ensuring suppliers meet contractual obligations, KPIs, and continuously improve performance.
• Manage end-to-end contract negotiations, ensuring that commercial and service terms are optimised, and risk is minimised.
• Collaborate closely with Facilities and Laboratory teams to forecast procurement needs, budget appropriately, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, procurement policies, regulatory standards, and sustainability frameworks.
• Support the organisation's ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) objectives through responsible sourcing practices.

About you:

• You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel, as necessary.
• You must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.

• Extensive procurement experience, with a significant focus on Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience managing procurement activities for laboratory equipment and associated services within an FM context.
• A proven track record in leading complex procurement projects and delivering measurable value
• Familiarity with working within highly regulated industries (e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Research) is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, or a related field (master's degree desirable).
• MCIPS qualified or actively working towards full membership highly desirable.

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - (phone number removed) or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.