Procurement Category Manager FM

Category Manager - Hard Services

Contact:

Sally Davis

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Job ref:

25_

Published:

1 day ago

Duration:

asap

Expiry date:

2025-12-23

Play a pivotal role in maximising procurement value through strategic category management across FM ard Services. You'll shape sourcing strategies, drive supplier performance, and create value-led outcomes that power operational excellence across our diverse UK businesses.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Category Leadership
• Lead the management of key Hard Services categories including plant & equipment hire, building materials & fabric, plumbing, and heating equipment.
• Conduct full spend and supplier market analysis to build long term, value driven sourcing strategies.
• Implement structured category plans to optimise cost, service, and sustainability outcomes.
• Anticipate business needs and adapt strategies to market, budgetary, or technological shifts.
• Develop strong partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring quality, reliability and innovation.
• Value & Savings Delivery
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and measurable efficiency gains.
• Maximise leverage by aggregating spend and harmonising supplier arrangements.
• Manage and track annual rebate recovery and savings targets.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with procurement peers, operational leaders and support functions to deploy category strategies.
• Provide commercial input.
• Promote awareness and compliance with category frameworks across the organisation.
• Risk, Compliance & Sustainability
• Embed ESG and sustainability considerations into all sourcing decisions.
• Support project teams in identifying and mitigating category related risks.
• Ensure adherence to procurement standards and governance frameworks.
• Leverage supplier insights and market intelligence to drive innovation and process efficiency.
• Influence specifications and technical solutions for best value.
• Champion continuous improvement and category led collaboration across the business.

What You'll Bring

• Ideally 5+ years' experience in procurement, category management, or commercial roles.
• Proven track record in delivering cost savings and strategic sourcing outcomes.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem solving abilities.
• Experience managing supplier performance and driving innovation.
• Be part of a high performing, forward thinking Procurement function.
• Work collaboratively across operations, sustainability and innovation.
• Enjoy autonomy, career development and a culture built on collaboration, integrity and value creation.