Senior Category Manager - Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Sourcing & Procurement

Chain IQ; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global procurement service partner is seeking a Senior Category Manager in London to lead sourcing and procurement for Integrated Facility Management services. The successful candidate will have over 5 years in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and impact in procurement.

Benefits

Dynamic international environment

Great Place to Work certified

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or category management.
• Proven expertise in sourcing for hard and soft FM services.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for IFM services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier selection.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Contract management

Job description

Senior Category Manager - Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Sourcing & Procurement

Location: London, GB

Date: Oct 1, 2025

At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast.

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients' indirect spend. Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact. Here, your voice matters - bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead the sourcing and procurement strategy for Integrated Facility Management (IFM) services, including hard and soft FM, capital projects, and related indirect categories. This role will be key in managing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and delivering best-in-class FM service solutions across our UK and Switzerland portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies for IFM services, encompassing hard services (e.g., maintenance, engineering), soft services (e.g., cleaning, security), and capital projects.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities: market analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including FM operations, finance, and property teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
• Manage supplier risk, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and sustainability.
• Influence and engage senior stakeholders through clear communication and strategic insights.
• Mentor procurement and category teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Utilize procurement technology and analytics to track savings and supplier performance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, category management, sales, or account management within Integrated Facility Management, Facilities Services, Real Estate, or related sectors, preferably with exposure to major FM providers or service integrators.
• Proven expertise in sourcing and managing contracts for hard and soft FM services and capital projects.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities, including engagement with senior leadership.
• Knowledge of the UK FM supply market is essential; European experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Join a truly global team.

We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let’s shape the future of procurement - together.

Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.

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