Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization is seeking a Procurement Category Manager specializing in Facilities Management to join their team in Swindon. This hybrid role involves overseeing procurement strategies for various services, including laboratory equipment, while collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure best practices and sustainability in all purchasing activities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience in procuring laboratory equipment.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement.
• Manage procurement for laboratory equipment and technical services.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, and supplier selection.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or related

MCIPS qualification

Job description

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client:

CK Group

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

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 three days on-site weekly.

The Company:

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

The Role:

Seeking an experienced, commercially savvy Procurement Category Manager to oversee Hard and Soft FM services, Laboratory Equipment, and related categories.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement, including M&E maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, workplace services, and minor construction
• Manage procurement for subcategories like Laboratory Equipment and technical services
• Lead tendering, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracts to ensure value, quality, and risk mitigation
• Build relationships with Facilities, Real Estate, Laboratory Managers, H&S, Finance, and Legal teams
• Conduct market and supplier analysis for cost savings, service improvements, innovation, and sustainability

Your Background:

• 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
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it