Procurement Category Manager - FM & Construction (Remote with UK visits)

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company is looking for a Global Procurement Manager specializing in Hard FM. The role involves managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships to optimize procurement strategies. Candidates should have extensive category management experience and the ability to deliver savings in large organizations.

Benefits

10% bonus

Company car

Full corporate benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive category management experience in Hard FM.
• Experience in large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated savings delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve category strategies.
• Conduct end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on category strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Market Trends Analysis

Education

MCIPS qualification

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Global Procurement Manager - FM & Construction (Remote/Hybrid), Ashton-under-Lyne

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Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Global Category Manager - Hard FM - £65,000 to £75,000 | 10% bonus, company car + full corporate benefits | Based out of either London, Warwickshire or Hampshire

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Category Manager with extensive Hard FM spend area expertise, focusing on managing large, complex projects.

The group function is undergoing a transformation, expanding its scope and offering continuous opportunities for progression.

Role and responsibilities:

• Report to the Head of Global Procurement - Facilities Management, within a team of colleagues at various levels
• Develop, design, and improve category strategies
• Conduct end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas using a strategic approach
• Collaborate with senior business leaders to develop category strategies and planning
• Provide ongoing advice to stakeholders on market trends, innovations, and supplier market knowledge
• Manage and understand both regulated and unregulated complex projects
• Ensure strategic procurement delivers the best commercial value for the business

Experience required:

• Extensive category management experience in Hard FM
• Proven strategic category management in large, complex organizations
• Demonstrated savings delivery in similar-sized businesses
• Ability to engage, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders up to Board Level
• Strong stakeholder management skills, adapting approaches based on relationship maturity
• Experience working in a large, cross-functional procurement team
• MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential