SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER FM

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

Job summary

A leading global Facilities Management powerhouse is seeking an FM Senior Category Manager (VP) to manage procurement across multiple sub-categories. This role offers the chance to implement strategic sourcing, lead a team, and drive significant savings while positioning yourself for career advancement in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years experience in buying/category management.
• Experience with FM sub-categories (e.g., Lifts, Fire and Security).
• Proven track record in complex contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Category Management

Procurement Strategies

Contract Negotiation

Multi-cultural Management

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 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:

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

In order to be successful, you must have:

1. Experience leading teams in buying/category management (5-7+ years).
2. Experience in FM sub-categories such as Lifts, Fire and Security, Water Treatment, Electrical Wholesale.
3. Experience managing sub-contractors across Hard and Soft FM Services.
4. Experience working in a multi-cultural and matrix environment.
5. Experience developing and implementing national procurement and category strategies.
6. Proven track record in complex contract negotiations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FM Category Manager to fast-track 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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