Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization is seeking a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management in Luton. The successful candidate will oversee procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and work within a dynamic team to support the organization’s operational needs with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience with Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience in lab equipment procurement within FM context.
• Proven contract negotiation and preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement.
• Manage procurement for FM subcategories including laboratory equipment.
• Lead competitive tendering processes and contract negotiations.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Sourcing

Market Analysis

Supplier Management

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, Luton, Bedfordshire

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Client:

CK Group

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, 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 and exciting research facility in Oxford on a permanent basis. This role will be hybrid, requiring on-site presence three days a week.

The Company:

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

The Role:

Our client seeks an experienced and commercially savvy Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, to oversee Hard and Soft FM 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 subcategories related to Facilities Management, including sourcing and managing Laboratory Equipment (non-core scientific equipment supporting facilities and operations) and associated technical services.
• Lead competitive tendering processes, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract awards, ensuring value, service quality, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong 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 opportunities for cost savings, service improvement, innovation, and sustainability.

Your Background:

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