SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER FM

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

Job summary

A leading global Facilities Management firm is seeking an experienced FM Senior Category Manager (VP) to manage procurement across various multi-million-pound categories. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing procurement teams, and achieving financial targets within a collaborative and flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in buying/category management environments.
• Experience in FM sub-categories such as Fire and Security.
• Proven track record in complex contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Implement sourcing strategies for FM Services.
• Manage a team of procurement professionals and ensure development.
• Deliver annual savings objectives to meet targets.

Skills

Team Leadership

Category Management

Contract 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. 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 business, meet objectives, and achieve financial targets.
• Ensure the Regional Buying team employs the Regional Procurement strategy across 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 annual savings objectives to meet regional targets.

In order 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 a multi-cultural and matrix environment.
• 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 [emailprotected] or apply directly through this forum.

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