Category Manager
Core
Own facilities management and campus services categories to drive strategic sourcing, commercial outcomes, and risk mitigation for a large property portfolio.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Strategic sourcing initiatives and optimized service delivery for facilities, maintenance, and utilities.
Domain
Real Estate / Facilities Management / Procurement
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost-saving analysis, stakeholder engagement, compliance governance
Preferred skills
CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category management strategies; lead complex sourcing and tender activities; manage supplier performance and strategic relationships; identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities; support contract negotiations; provide procurement expertise to senior stakeholders; ensure compliance with procurement policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC