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CK Group

belfast, United Kingdom

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10.06.2025

25.07.2025

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CK Group are recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, to join a growing and exciting research facility in Oxford, on a permanent basis. This role will be hybrid, requiring you to be on-site for three days a week.

The Company:

A research-driven organisation led by talented scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. This exciting new campus will feature state of art R&D facility, specialised laboratories, oncology clinics and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from various fields, including biomedical science, engineering, and public health.

The Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, to oversee Hard and Soft FM services and associated categories such as Laboratory Equipment and Services.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing category strategies for Facilities Management procurement, covering services such as mechanical & electrical (M&E) maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, workplace services, and minor construction works
• Managing procurement for subcategories related to Facilities Management, including the sourcing and management of Laboratory Equipment (non-core scientific equipment supporting facilities and operations) and associated technical services
• Leading competitive tendering processes, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract award activities, ensuring best value, service quality, and risk mitigation
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Facilities teams, Real Estate, Laboratory Managers, Health & Safety, Finance, and Legal departments
• Conducting market and supplier analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvement, innovation, and sustainability

Your Background:

• Extensive procurement experience, including significant time in Facilities Management sourcing
• Experience of procurement of laboratory equipment and services in an FM context
• Experience of working in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company environment
• Proven experience of contract negotiation and preparation
• A BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management or similar
• MCIPS qualified or working towards full membership
• Competitive with an excellent benefits package