SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER FM

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Facilities Management powerhouse is seeking an FM Senior Category Manager (VP) to lead procurement strategies across multiple service categories. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years experience in a buying/category management environment.
• Experience in FM sub-categories such as Lifts and Fire Security.
• Proven track record in complex contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Implement sourcing strategies for FM services.
• Manage a team of procurement professionals.
• Deliver annual savings objectives to meet regional targets.

Skills

Leadership

Category Management

Negotiation

Procurement Strategy

Job description

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With aggressive expansion underway this iconic global Facilities Management powerhouse is investing in best-practice procurement, and with an untapped FM category to be managed the Firm is looking to hire a highly qualified FM Procurement specialist to join their team.

As FM Senior Category Manager (VP) you will be regarded as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a variety of £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 the operational business, meet business objectives and achieve financial targets.
• Ensure the Regional Buying team employ the Regional Procurement strategy in each region across UK & Ireland
• Gather visibility of FM capex project pipeline to enable regional buying team to execute associated procurement activity for projects.
• Manage a team of procurement professionals or development towards ensuring relevant succession planning is in place through development of team.
• Deliver ambitious annual savings objectives to deliver the regional target achievement.

In order to be successful you must have:-

• Experience in leading teams in a buying / category management environment (5/7 years+)
• Experience in FM sub-categories e.g. Lifts, Fire and Security, Water treatment, electrical wholesalers
• Experience of managing sub-contractors across Hard and Soft FM Services
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural and matrix environment
• Experience in developing and implementing national procurement and category strategies.
• Proven track record in complex contract negotiations

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FM Category Manager to fast-track one’s career towards Directorship within 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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