Procurement Category Manager: Facilities Management

CK Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in research-driven solutions is seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management in Oxford. This hybrid role will oversee procurement for services and equipment, requiring a blend of strong procurement expertise and experience in related sectors.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in Facilities Management.
• Experience sourcing laboratory equipment and services.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceutical environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for Facilities Management procurement.
• Manage procurement for Hard and Soft FM services.
• Lead competitive tendering and contract award activities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder relationship building

Market analysis

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, or Supply Chain Management

MCIPS qualified or working towards full membership

Job description

CK Group are 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 you to be on-site for 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. This exciting new campus will feature state of art R&D facility, specialised laboratories, oncology clinics and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from various fields, including biomedical science, engineering, and public health.


The Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, to oversee Hard and Soft FM services and associated categories such as Laboratory Equipment and Services.


Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing category strategies for Facilities Management procurement, covering services such as mechanical & electrical (M&E) maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, workplace services, and minor construction works.
• Managing procurement for subcategories related to Facilities Management, including the sourcing and management of Laboratory Equipment (non-core scientific equipment supporting facilities and operations) and associated technical services.
• Leading competitive tendering processes, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract award activities, ensuring best value, service quality, and risk mitigation.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Facilities teams, Real Estate, Laboratory Managers, Health & Safety, Finance, and Legal departments.
• Conducting market and supplier analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvement, innovation, and sustainability.

Your Background:

• Extensive procurement experience, including significant time in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience of procurement of laboratory equipment and services in an FM context.
• Experience of working in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company environment.
• Proven experience of contract negotiation and preparation.
• A BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management or similar.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards full membership.

Salary:

Competitive with an excellent benefits package.


Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 136 758 in all correspondence.

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