Strategic Procurement Category Manager – Facilities & Logistics

SYNLAB España; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead Facilities, Estates and Logistics procurement across multiple services, driving end-to-end sourcing, market insights and supplier relations.

You will partner with senior stakeholders across Facilities, Estates and Group Procurement, develop category strategies, deliver savings and value, and operate in a hybrid London-based role with occasional travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Planning: Develop, implement and maintain category strategies across Facilities, Estates and Logistics categories.
• Create category roadmaps aligned to organisational priorities, operational requirements and procurement objectives.
• Analyse spend, market intelligence and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for savings, cost avoidance, innovation and service improvement.
• Drive supplier rationalisation, category standardisation and demand management initiatives.
• Monitor market developments, emerging technologies, regulatory changes and supplier risks.
• Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Management: Lead end-to-end sourcing projects from strategy development through to contract implementation.
• Design and deliver sourcing strategies that maximise commercial value and service performance.
• Manage competitive tender exercises, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract award processes.
• Deliver annual savings, cost avoidance and value creation targets
• Manage contract renewals and re-procurement activities in line with category plans.
• Category Portfolio: The role will have responsibility for procurement and supplier management activities across:Facilities Management:
• Hard FM services including Mechanical & Electrical, HVAC, Building Fabric, Utilities, Fire & Life Safety Systems, Asset Maintenance and Statutory Compliance Services.
• Soft FM services including Cleaning, Security, Catering, Waste Management, Grounds Maintenance, Reception and Workplace Services. Estates.
• Property Management, Real Estate Services, Capital Projects, Construction Services, Minor Works, Space Planning and associated professional services.
• Logistics: Courier and Distribution Services, Fleet and Transport Services, Warehousing, Storage, Records Management, Freight and Specialist Logistics Solutions.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Establish and operate supplier governance and performance management frameworks.
• Lead supplier business reviews and performance assessments.
• Drive supplier innovation, continuous improvement and value creation initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance issues and support remediation and escalation activities where required.
• Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering: Build effective relationships with stakeholders across Facilities, Estates, Group Procurement and others as required.
• Support business planning activities and organisational transformation programmes.
• Challenge specifications and business requirements to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Provide procurement expertise and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
• Promote procurement as a trusted business partner across the organisation.

Job description

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead Facilities, Estates and Logistics procurement across multiple services, driving end-to-end sourcing, market insights and supplier relations.

You will partner with senior stakeholders across Facilities, Estates and Group Procurement, develop category strategies, deliver savings and value, and operate in a hybrid London-based role with occasional travel to other sites.