Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

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

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization in Slough is seeking a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management. The role involves overseeing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance in securing laboratory equipment and facilities services. The position offers a hybrid working model, emphasizing collaboration within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals valued.
• Proven contract negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, or Supply Chain

MCIPS qualified or working towards

Job description

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, Slough

Client:

CK Group

Location:

Slough, 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. The role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site per week.

The Company:

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

The Role:

The successful candidate will oversee Hard and Soft FM services, including Laboratory Equipment and related categories, ensuring effective procurement strategies and supplier management.

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 contract awards to ensure value, quality, and risk mitigation
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders such as Facilities, Real Estate, Laboratory, H&S, Finance, and Legal teams
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving, innovative, and sustainable opportunities

Candidate Profile:

• 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