SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER FM

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Facilities Management company is seeking an experienced FM Senior Category Manager (VP) to lead procurement strategies for multi-million pound categories. This role involves managing a team and developing sourcing strategies in a collaborative environment, providing a path to Directorship. Candidates should have a strong background in FM procurement and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in buying or category management.
• Experience in FM sub-categories like Lifts, Fire and Security.
• Proven track record in managing sub-contractors across FM Services.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Leadership

Complex Contract Negotiations

Category Management

Sourcing Strategies

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 looking 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 meet 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 activities for projects.
• Manage a team of procurement professionals, ensuring relevant succession planning through development.
• Deliver annual savings objectives to achieve regional targets.

To be successful, you must have:

• 5-7+ years of experience leading teams in buying or 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 within a collaborative, enjoyable, and flexible working environment.

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

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