Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the research sector seeks a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management. The role includes overseeing procurement strategies for essential services and laboratory equipment within a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates should have extensive procurement experience, particularly in a Facilities Management context, and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience in procuring laboratory equipment and services within FM.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Market analysis

Relationship management

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management

MCIPS qualification or working towards it

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: CK Group

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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 Oxford on a permanent basis. The role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site per week.

The Company:

A research-driven organization led by scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. The new campus will feature state-of-the-art R&D facilities, laboratories, oncology clinics, and focus on bridging 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 effective procurement strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement, including mechanical & electrical (M&E) maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, workplace services, and minor construction works.
• Manage procurement for related subcategories, including Laboratory Equipment and technical services.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracts to ensure value, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders such as Facilities teams, Real Estate, Laboratory Managers, Health & Safety, Finance, and Legal.
• 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 FM.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals is preferred.
• Proven contract negotiation and management skills.
• BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it.