Procurement Category Manager - Estates/FM

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead their Estates and FM category. This exciting role offers the opportunity to manage a range of procurement projects from day one, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations while developing strategic category plans. With a hybrid working model and a generous benefits package, this position is perfect for a procurement professional looking to progress their career in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the procurement function.

Benefits

35 days holiday

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in Indirect categories, especially Estates and FM.
• Strong background in end to end procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end procurement including tendering and supplier management.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

End to end procurement

Supplier management

Public procurement regulations

Tendering

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPS certification

Job description

Job Description

Title: Procurement Category Manager - Estates/FM

Location: Cardiff / Hybrid (2x days in the office / 3x days remote)

Salary & Package: £40,000 - £45,000 + 35 days holiday and a further strong benefits package

Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with a leading Higher Education organisation, who are currently looking to recruit a Procurement Category Manager to join their fast-paced function. The University has a number of exciting projects in the pipeline and are investing heavily into procurement.

As such, the Procurement Director is looking to appoint a Procurement professional, to manage the Estates and FM category. The function is currently well grounded within the business and has a lot of projects ready to go from day one.

This role would suit someone with experience across the public sector regulations (PCR2015/PA23) and they are open to people with a range of category experience who is looking to develop and progress their procurement career.

Please read on or get in touch for more information:

Role & Responsibilities

1. End to end procurement, including tendering, sourcing and supplier / contract management
2. Develop existing relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across the University, including department heads
3. Lead and run tenders and other procurement specifications including Frameworks
4. Create and implement strategic category plans across the desired categories

Experience & Requirements

• Demonstrable track record within Indirect categories would be a huge benefit, specifically Estates and Hard or Soft FM or similar
• End to end procurement experience is essential
• Experience within public procurement regulations (PCR, Procurement Act, OJEU, UCR etc)
• CIPS would be beneficial but not essential