Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Chesterfield is seeking a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management. This hybrid role involves overseeing procurement strategies for various FM services and ensuring effective supplier management. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience, particularly in labs and FM contexts, along with strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in Facilities Management.
• Experience in laboratory equipment procurement.
• Proven contract negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategies for Facilities Management.
• Manage procurement for laboratory equipment and services.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, and supplier selection.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Market analysis

Cost savings identification

Relationship building

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management

MCIPS qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, Chesterfield

Client:

CK Group

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

CK Group is recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, to join a growing research facility in Chesterfield on a permanent basis. The role will be hybrid, requiring three days on-site per week.

The Company:

A research-driven organisation focused on creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration, featuring a state-of-the-art R&D facility, specialised laboratories, oncology clinics, and a focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications.

The Role:

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

Responsibilities:

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

Your Background:

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience in procuring laboratory equipment and services within an FM context.
• Experience working in biotechnology or pharmaceutical environments.
• Proven contract negotiation skills.
• BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it.