Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

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

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization in Glasgow seeks a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing laboratory equipment, and ensuring superior supplier relationships. This hybrid role requires extensive procurement experience, particularly in Facilities Management and biotech environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience with laboratory equipment procurement in an FM context.
• Background in biotech or pharma environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for Facilities Management.
• Manage procurement for Laboratory Equipment and technical services.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Procurement strategy development

Market analysis

Relationship management

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain

MCIPS qualified or working towards

Job description

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, Glasgow

Client:

CK Group

Location:

Glasgow, 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 Glasgow on a permanent basis. This role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site weekly.

The Company:

A research-driven organisation dedicated to sustainable solutions for global challenges, featuring state-of-the-art R&D facilities, laboratories, oncology clinics, and a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration across biomedical science, engineering, and public health.

The Role:

Seeking an experienced, commercially savvy Procurement Category Manager to oversee Hard and Soft FM services, Laboratory Equipment, and related categories.

Responsibilities:

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

Candidate Profile:

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management sourcing
• Experience with laboratory equipment procurement in an FM context
• Background in biotech or pharma environments
• Proven contract negotiation skills
• BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or related
• MCIPS qualified or working towards