Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization is seeking a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management to join their team in South West London. This hybrid role involves overseeing procurement strategies for services and equipment, focusing on sustainability and innovation while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement.
• Manage procurement for laboratory equipment and technical services.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, and supplier selection.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Relationship building

Sustainability opportunities

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain

MCIPS qualified or working towards

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, south west london

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Client:

CK Group

Location:

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

The Company:

A research-driven organization led by scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to 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 by integrating biomedical science, engineering, and public health.

The Role:

Seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to oversee Hard and Soft FM services and categories like Laboratory Equipment and Services.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement, including M&E maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, workplace services, and minor construction
• Manage procurement for related categories, including sourcing and managing 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, Health & Safety, Finance, and Legal teams
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost savings, service 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
• Proven contract negotiation skills
• BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or related field
• MCIPS qualified or working towards