Procurement Category Manager - FM

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Cardiff seeks a Procurement Category Manager to lead facilities management sourcing. This role involves building category strategies from scratch and managing supplier relationships in a greenfield environment. The ideal candidate will have significant procurement experience and a relevant degree, contributing to the client's ambitious growth plans.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ procurement experience, with focus on Facilities Management.
• Experience managing procurement for laboratory equipment in FM context.
• Familiarity with regulated industries like Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of FM category and supplier management for Hard and Soft services.
• Building and implementing category strategies across the organization.
• Leading complex procurement projects and delivering measurable value.

Skills

Procurement

Facilities Management

Supplier Management

Category Strategy Development

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management or related field

Master’s degree

MCIPS qualification

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Procurement Category Manager - FM, Cardiff

Client: Beaumont Select Ltd

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

A great opportunity for an ambitious FM Procurement Category Manager to support the growth of a greenfield procurement function within an exciting and innovative organisation…

We are partnering with a world-class innovation and research centre embarking on an exciting growth journey.

The Procurement Category Manager for Facilities services is a newly created position within a greenfield procurement team, supporting the Head of Procurement and wider team in delivering first-class procurement activities and developing robust category strategies across the group.

You will take ownership of the FM category and supplier management for both Hard and Soft services, as well as Laboratory Equipment and Services. We seek candidates with experience in building category strategies from scratch and implementing them across organizations. You will manage a varied and growing estate.

This is a great opportunity for someone with an ambitious mindset, capable of working in an agile environment, excited by the prospect of a greenfield team and supporting the growth of the function with their experience and skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• 8 years’ procurement experience, with significant focus on Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience managing procurement activities for laboratory equipment and related services within an FM context.
• Proven track record in leading complex procurement projects and delivering measurable value.
• Familiarity with highly regulated industries (e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Research) is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, or a related field (master’s degree desirable).
• MCIPS qualification or active pursuit of full membership is highly desirable.

Our client has ambitious growth plans for the next 3 years, including a new state-of-the-art campus under construction and headcount growth from hundreds to thousands by 2027.

This is an exciting time to join this innovative and pioneering research organization.

Our client is based in Oxford and requires on-site presence 3 days a week. You must have the right to work permanently in the UK.

Please use the site buttons to apply.

For more information, contact Craig Gallagher at [phone]

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Beaumont Select is a leading supply chain & purchasing recruitment agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions, supporting a primarily blue-chip client base with experienced professionals. We are a proven leader in purchasing recruitment, compliant with BERR regulations.