Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management

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

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization is seeking a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management at its Woking facility. This role involves developing procurement strategies for various services and mastering vendor negotiations, ensuring quality and sustainability. Candidates should possess extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management, and ideally hold a relevant BSc degree.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience procuring laboratory equipment and services.
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Relationship building

Education

BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain

MCIPS qualification or working towards it

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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, Woking

Client:

CK Group

Location:

Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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 presence on-site three days a week.

The Company:

A research-driven organization led by scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions 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, integrating 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 procurement strategies for Facilities Management, including maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, workplace services, and minor construction works.
• Manage procurement for 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 analysis to identify cost savings, improvements, innovation, and sustainability opportunities.

Your Background:

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