Procurement Category Manager - FM

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to spearhead the Facilities Management category within a newly established team. This role involves developing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships in a dynamic, growing environment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in procurement within regulated industries and a proven ability to deliver value on complex projects.

Qualifications

• 8 years of procurement experience focused on Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience with laboratory equipment procurement in an FM context.
• Proven track record in leading complex procurement projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the FM category and supplier management across Hard and Soft services.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies from scratch.
• Support the growth of a greenfield procurement function.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Supplier Management

Facilities Management

Category Strategy Development

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Facilities Management

Master’s Degree (desirable)

MCIPS qualification (highly desirable)

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Procurement Category Manager - FM, High Wycombe

Client:

Beaumont Select Ltd

Location:

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 as they embark 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 activity, developing robust category strategies, and establishing processes 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. Candidates with experience building category strategies from scratch and implementing them across organizations are preferred. 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, and excited by the prospect of supporting a greenfield team’s growth and development with their experience and skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• 8 years of procurement experience, focusing significantly 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.
• Experience working within 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 significant growth plans over the next 3 years, including a new state-of-the-art campus under construction and expanding headcount from hundreds to thousands by 2027.

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

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

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For more information, please 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. We support a primarily blue-chip client base in providing experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals, successfully fulfilling their recruitment needs. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading agency in this field. Beaumont Select complies with BERR regulations as an Employment Agency and Employment Business.