Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization seeks a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management, responsible for overseeing various procurement categories including Laboratory Equipment services. The successful candidate will implement procurement strategies, manage supplier relations, and ensure quality and sustainability in services. This hybrid role is based in Stoke-on-Trent, requiring three days on site.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience in procuring laboratory equipment/services within FM.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract awards.
• Conduct market and supplier analysis for cost savings and innovation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Supplier management

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain

MCIPS qualification

Job description

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

CK Group

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, 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 on-site presence three days a week.

The Company:

A research-driven organisation led by 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, laboratories, oncology clinics, and will bridge 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 and categories such as Laboratory Equipment and Services, ensuring effective procurement strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement, including M&E maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, workplace services, and minor construction works.
• Manage procurement for subcategories like Laboratory Equipment and related technical services.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract awards to ensure value, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Build relationships with Facilities, Real Estate, Laboratory Managers, Health & Safety, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Conduct market and supplier 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 is preferred.
• Proven contract negotiation skills.
• BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it.