Senior Manager - Facility Management Sourcing & Procurement

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in London seeks a Senior Category Manager to oversee sourcing and procurement for Facility Management services. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and strong supplier management expertise. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s transformation journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement and category management.
• Expertise in sourcing and contract management for FM services.
• Strong negotiation and contract execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for IFM services.
• Lead the full sourcing lifecycle including supplier selection.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Communication abilities

Category management

Job description

Job Description

Company profile

We’re a globally active consultancy known for delivering strategic value across industries. As we continue to expand our impact and evolve our service offerings, we’re looking for a Facility Management Procurement candidate with consulting background to join our London-based team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our transformation journey and help shape the next chapter of our organization.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to oversee the sourcing and procurement strategy for Facility Management services, encompassing both hard and soft FM, capital projects, and associated indirect categories. This critical role will focus on optimizing supplier relationships, achieving cost efficiencies, and delivering high-quality FM service solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for IFM services, covering hard services (e.g., maintenance, engineering), soft services (e.g., cleaning, security), and capital projects.
• Lead the full sourcing lifecycle, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and ongoing performance management.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders—such as FM operations, finance, and property teams—to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with broader business objectives.
• Oversee supplier risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts to drive enhanced service quality and sustainability.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders through clear, strategic communication and data-driven insights.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to procurement and category management teams, promoting a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
• Leverage procurement technologies and analytics to monitor cost savings, supplier performance, and category effectiveness.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement, category management, sales, or account management within Integrated Facility Management, Facilities Services, Real Estate, or related industries—ideally with exposure to leading FM providers or service integrators.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and contract management for both hard and soft FM services, as well as capital projects.
• Strong skills in negotiation, contract execution, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a proven track record of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of the UK FM supply market is essential; experience across European markets is a plus.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.