Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is looking for a Procurement Category Manager in Bath. You will manage procurement for Facilities Management, developing strategies for equipment and services while ensuring quality and sustainability. This hybrid role offers a chance to work within a cutting-edge research environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in Facilities Management.
• Experience procuring laboratory equipment and services.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for Facilities Management procurement.
• Manage procurement for Laboratory Equipment and related services.
• Lead supplier selection and contract negotiations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, or related fields

MCIPS qualification or working towards it

Job description

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Client:

CK Group

Location:

bath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

CK Group is recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, to join a growing research facility in Oxford on a permanent basis. This role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site weekly.

The Company:

A research-driven organisation led by scientists and entrepreneurs, focused on sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. The new campus will feature state-of-the-art R&D facilities, labs, oncology clinics, and aim to bridge scientific discovery with real-world applications, integrating biomedical science, engineering, and public health.

The Role:

The Procurement Category Manager will oversee Hard and Soft FM services and categories such as Laboratory Equipment and Services, ensuring strategic procurement and supplier management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement, including M&E maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, workplace services, and minor construction works.
• Manage procurement for subcategories like Laboratory Equipment and related technical services.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracts, ensuring value, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain relationships with Facilities, Real Estate, Laboratory, H&S, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Conduct market/supplier analysis for cost savings, service improvements, innovation, and sustainability.

Your Background:

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience in procuring laboratory equipment and services within FM.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals.
• Proven contract negotiation skills.
• BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, or related fields.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards it.