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

Chain IQ; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global procurement service provider is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Integrated Facility Management. In this role, you'll drive sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships across the UK and Switzerland. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in procurement, with strong negotiation and contract management skills. This position offers a dynamic international work environment focused on innovation and impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or category management.
• Proven expertise in managing contracts for FM services.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder 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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