Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

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

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization in Chester seeks a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management. This role involves overseeing procurement for Hard and Soft Facilities Management services. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience, particularly in biotechnology, and possess strong contract negotiation skills. The position supports hybrid working, emphasizing collaboration across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience in procuring laboratory equipment and services within FM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement.
• Manage procurement for related subcategories like Laboratory Equipment.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracts.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Selection

Market Analysis

Education

BSc in Procurement

MCIPS qualified or working towards it

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, Chester

col-narrow-left

Client:

CK Group

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

2

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

col-wide

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. The role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site weekly.

The Company:

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

The Role:

Seeking an experienced, commercially savvy Procurement Category Manager to oversee Hard and Soft Facilities Management services, including Laboratory Equipment and Services.

Responsibilities:

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

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, Supply Chain, or related field.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards it.