Procurement Category Manager - FM

Beaumont Select; Horsham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative research centre is seeking a Procurement Category Manager for Facilities Management. This newly created role involves building category strategies and managing suppliers for both Hard and Soft services. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience and a strong background in Facilities Management, with opportunities for growth in a greenfield procurement function.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ procurement experience, significant focus on Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience managing procurement activities for laboratory equipment within an FM context.
• Proven track record in leading complex procurement projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the FM category and supplier management.
• Support the Head of Procurement in delivering procurement activities.
• Develop robust category strategies and processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Facilities Management sourcing

Supplier management

Project leadership

Knowledge of regulated industries

Education

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

Master’s degree (desirable)

MCIPS qualification (highly desirable)

Job description

Procurement supply chain Interim and permanent recruiters

Procurement Category Manager - FM

Permanent

Oxford

Salary Band: £50,001 - £70,000 per annum

Sector: Other

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 excited to be 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, which will support the Head of Procurement and the wider team in delivering first-class procurement activities and developing robust category strategies and 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. We are looking for candidates with experience building category strategies from the ground up and with the knowledge of implementing these across organisations. You will be responsible for a varied and growing estate.

This is a great opportunity for someone with an ambitious mindset, who can work in an agile environment and is excited by the prospect of a greenfield team and supporting the growth and development of the function with their experience and skill set.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• 8 years’ procurement experience, with a significant focus on Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience managing procurement activities for laboratory equipment and associated services within an FM context.
• A proven track record in leading complex procurement projects and delivering measurable value.
• Familiarity with 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 qualified or actively working towards full membership is highly desirable.

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

It is an exciting time to join this innovative and pioneering research organisation.

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

Please use the site buttons to apply.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, 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 resolving their recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading agency in this field. Beaumont Select is compliant with BERR regulations and operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business.
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