Senior Facilities & Estates Procurement Leader

Procurement Heads Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (rising to 28) +

Bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Staff communications app

Wellbeing and discount platform

Subsidised canteen and travel options

Access to Blue Light Card

Discounts on travel, accommodation, to

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Procurement Heads Ltd in Ashford, Kent is partnering with a healthcare facilities provider to recruit a Senior Category Manager for the Facilities and Estates category. Based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, the role focuses on shaping procurement strategy and delivering tangible value across a complex service area.

You will lead a team of four, drive category strategies, ensure governance, and manage supplier performance and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of senior-level experience in category or contract management
• Degree in business/management or related field
• MCIPS qualification (or working towards)
• Proven success in negotiation, tendering, and project delivery

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four and drive strategic procurement across Facilities and Estates
• Develop and implement category management strategies aligned with organisational goals
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to relevant legislation, directives, and internal policies
• Oversee complex procurement projects, maximise cost savings and mitigate risk
• Drive supplier performance through strategic sourcing, contract management, and supply chain optimisation
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing procurement decisions and promoting best practice

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Project delivery

Education

Degree in business/management or related field

MCIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

MS Office

Procurement platforms

Job description

Procurement Heads Ltd in Ashford, Kent is partnering with a healthcare facilities provider to recruit a Senior Category Manager for the Facilities and Estates category. Based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, the role focuses on shaping procurement strategy and delivering tangible value across a complex service area.

You will lead a team of four, drive category strategies, ensure governance, and manage supplier performance and stakeholder engagement.