SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER FM

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company is seeking an experienced FM Senior Category Manager (VP) to oversee substantial procurement categories and lead a dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a flexible and collaborative environment. Candidates must possess extensive experience in procurement, team leadership, and contract negotiations to thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in FM procurement and category management.
• Proven track record in contract negotiations.
• Experience in managing various FM sub-categories.

Responsibilities

• Implement sourcing strategies for FM Services.
• Manage a team of procurement professionals.
• Deliver annual savings targets for the region.

Skills

Procurement Management

Category Management

Negotiation

Leadership

Team Development

Multi-Cultural Engagement

Job description

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With aggressive expansion underway, this iconic global Facilities Management powerhouse is investing in best-practice procurement. The firm is seeking to hire a highly qualified FM Procurement specialist to join their team, managing an untapped FM category.

As FM Senior Category Manager (VP), you will be regarded as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various £Multi-Million procurement sub-categories, including but not limited to Catering, Cleaning, Waste Services (Soft FM), Engineering & Building Services, Fit-Out & Construction (Hard FM).

Procurement role summary:

• Implement sourcing strategies for FM Services to support operational objectives and achieve financial targets.
• Ensure the Regional Buying team employs the Regional Procurement strategy across the UK & Ireland.
• Gather visibility of FM capex project pipeline to enable procurement activity for projects.
• Manage a team of procurement professionals, ensuring relevant succession planning through development.
• Deliver ambitious annual savings targets to meet regional goals.

To be successful, you must have:

• 5-7+ years of experience leading teams in buying/category management environments.
• Experience in FM sub-categories such as Lifts, Fire and Security, Water Treatment, Electrical Wholesale.
• Experience managing sub-contractors across Hard and Soft FM Services.
• Experience working in multi-cultural and matrix environments.
• Experience developing and implementing national procurement and category strategies.
• A proven track record in complex contract negotiations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FM Category Manager to accelerate their career towards Directorship in a collaborative, enjoyable, and flexible working environment.

To apply, please email your CV to [emailprotected] or apply directly through this forum.

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