Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization is seeking a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management to join their team in West London. This hybrid role involves overseeing procurement strategies for essential services and managing supplier relationships, ensuring value and sustainability in operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience and a background in Facilities Management.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in Facilities Management.
• Experience in laboratory equipment procurement in an FM context.
• Proven negotiation and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement.
• Manage procurement for related subcategories, including laboratory equipment.
• Lead tendering processes, negotiations, and supplier selection.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Supplier selection

Market analysis

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management

MCIPS qualified or working towards membership

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, West London

Client:

CK Group

Location:

West London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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

The Company:

A research-driven organization led by talented scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. The new campus will feature state-of-the-art R&D facilities, specialized laboratories, oncology clinics, and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from biomedical science, engineering, and public health.

The Role:

Seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Procurement Category Manager to oversee Hard and Soft Facilities Management services and related categories such as Laboratory Equipment and Services.

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 sourcing and managing Laboratory Equipment and technical services.
• Lead tendering processes, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract awards to ensure value, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders such as Facilities teams, Real Estate, Laboratory Managers, Health & Safety, Finance, and Legal departments.
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify cost-saving, service improvement, innovation, and sustainability opportunities.

Your Background:

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience procuring laboratory equipment and services in an FM context.
• Experience working in biotechnology or pharmaceutical environments.
• Proven contract negotiation and management skills.
• BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management, or similar.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards full membership.