Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization seeks a Procurement Category Manager in Facilities Management to oversee strategic procurement and supplier management. The role requires building relationships with internal stakeholders, leading negotiations, and improving sustainability initiatives, contributing to innovative R&D solutions at a new campus.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management.
• Proven contract negotiation skills.
• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Market Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

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

MCIPS qualification or working towards it

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, West Midlands

Client:

CK Group

Location:

West Midlands

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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. This 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 for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. The new campus features state-of-the-art R&D facilities, laboratories, oncology clinics, and aims to bridge scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating biomedical science, engineering, and public health.

The Role:

The successful candidate will oversee Hard and Soft FM services and related categories such as Laboratory Equipment and Services, ensuring strategic procurement and supplier management.

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 related subcategories, including Laboratory Equipment and technical services.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract awards to ensure value, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders like Facilities teams, Real Estate, Laboratory Managers, H&S, Finance, and Legal.
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify savings, 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 fields.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it.