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Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

CK Group

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

CK Group is recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager, Facilities Management, to join a growing research facility in Oxford on a permanent basis. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence three days a week.

The Company:

A research-driven organisation led by scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. The new campus will feature state-of-the-art R&D facilities, laboratories, oncology clinics, and will bridge scientific discovery with real-world applications across biomedical science, engineering, and public health.

The Role:

The successful candidate will oversee Hard and Soft FM services and categories such as Laboratory Equipment and Services, ensuring effective procurement strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management procurement, including M&E maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, workplace services, and minor construction works.
• Manage procurement for subcategories like Laboratory Equipment and related technical services.
• Lead tendering, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract awards to ensure value, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Build relationships with Facilities, Real Estate, Laboratory Managers, Health & Safety, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify cost savings, service improvements, innovation, and sustainability opportunities.

Your Background:

• Extensive procurement experience, especially in Facilities Management sourcing.
• Experience in procuring laboratory equipment and services within FM.
• Background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals is preferred.
• Proven contract negotiation skills.
• BSc in Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it.