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

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business is seeking a Procurement Category Manager specializing in Hard FM, responsible for managing complex projects and developing category strategies. This exciting role offers a competitive salary, a bonus, and comprehensive corporate benefits, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company car

Full corporate benefits

10% bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive category management experience in Hard FM.
• Proven strategic category management in large, complex organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills adaptable to various relationship types.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and improve category strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas.
• Provide ongoing advice on market trends and supplier insights.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Education

MCIPS Qualification

Job description

Procurement Category Manager - FM & Construction (Remote with UK visits), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: [Client information not provided]

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

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 to join a market-leading, truly global business with diverse operations.

They are seeking an experienced Category Manager with extensive expertise in Hard FM spend areas, focusing on managing large, complex projects.

The group is undergoing an exciting transformation, expanding its functions 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
• Lead 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 insights
• Manage 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 a large, complex organization
• Track record of delivering savings in similar-sized businesses
• Ability to engage, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders up to Board Level
• Strong stakeholder management skills, adaptable to different relationship types and maturity levels
• Experience working in a large, cross-functional procurement team
• MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential