Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Warrington is seeking a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing a team, and negotiating supplier contracts, with a focus on laboratory equipment. Candidates should have a strong background in procurement and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Facilities Management procurement.
• Proven contract negotiation skills.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceutical environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Relationship building

Sourcing laboratory equipment

Understanding of FM services

Sustainability focus

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain

MCIPS qualified or working towards it

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, Warrington, Cheshire

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Client:

CK Group

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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 research facility in Warrington on a permanent basis. The role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence three days a week.

The Company:

A research-driven organization led by talented 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, specialized laboratories, oncology clinics, and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from biomedical science, engineering, and public health.

The Role:

Seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Procurement Category Manager to oversee Hard and Soft Facilities Management 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 and technical services.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracts to ensure value, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders including 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.

Candidate Profile:

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience in procuring laboratory equipment and services in an FM context.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceutical environments.
• Proven contract negotiation skills.
• BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards it.