Category Manager Facilities Management

Job Description:

Facilities Category Procurement Manager

Strategic Procurement Role, Hard & Soft Facilities Procurement

About Our Client
Our client has a significant property and workplace footprint across the UK, they are seeking a talented Facilities Category Procurement Manager to join their procurement function and take ownership of a critical spend category.

Job Description
As Facilities Category Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy across a broad range of facilities and workplace-related categories, including hard and soft FM services, utilities, energy, maintenance, and office fit-out projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering category strategies that drive cost optimisation, innovation, and sustainability.
• Leading supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
• Partnering with Facilities Management, Real Estate, HR, and Finance teams to align procurement with business needs.
• Managing risk, compliance, and service-level performance across a complex supplier base.
• Driving continuous improvement

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Proven procurement experience within facilities management, real estate, or indirect categories.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• The ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a track record of delivering cost savings and value creation.
• Knowledge of sustainability and innovation in workplace services is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits package.
• The opportunity to shape and lead a critical procurement category.
• A greenfield business environment with scope for career progression.