Senior Category Manager - Property- Facilities Management

Senior Category Manager - Property & Facilities Management Procurement

Leeds | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Client Details

A well know organisation that is transforming their procurement function

Description

As a Category Manager - Property & Facilities Management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering procurement strategy across a substantial Property & FM spend portfolio.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across Property, Estates, Construction, Store Development and wider business functions, you will drive commercial excellence through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract optimisation and cost transformation initiatives.

This is a highly visible role that offers significant exposure to key business projects, giving you the opportunity to influence decision-making and deliver measurable value across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Procurement Leadership

• Develop and implement end-to-end category strategies across Property & Facilities Management spend areas.
• Create long-term sourcing plans that align with operational and business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to drive innovation, efficiency and supplier-led improvements.
• Take ownership of category performance and procurement outcomes.

Cost Transformation & Value Creation

• Deliver sustainable cost savings and value creation initiatives.
• Drive working capital improvements and commercial efficiencies.
• Support major investment projects with procurement expertise and market insight.
• Utilise data and market intelligence to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

Strategic Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and operational stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Property, Estates, Facilities, Construction and Development teams.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders to ensure best-value procurement decisions.
• Act as a strategic business partner rather than simply a procurement function.

Strategic Sourcing, Tendering & Supplier Management

• Lead complex tenders and sourcing projects from strategy through to implementation.
• Develop and manage key supplier relationships to maximise performance and value.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contractual arrangements.
• Drive supplier innovation, service improvements and performance management programmes.
• Ensure robust contract management and supplier governance.

Sustainability, Risk & Governance

• Embed sustainability and responsible sourcing principles into procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance frameworks and financial controls.
• Support supplier risk management and business continuity planning.
• Maintain high standards of ethical procurement and corporate responsibility.

Profile

We're keen to speak with procurement professionals who combine strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience within Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Commercial Contract Management. BOTH Procurement and FM
• Previous responsibility for Property, Facilities Management, Estates, Construction, Building Services, Workplace or Corporate Services spend categories.
• Track record of delivering cost savings, commercial value and supplier performance improvements.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing exercises, RFQs, RFPs and tender processes.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management experience.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.
• Confident working with both operational teams and senior leadership.
• Comfortable navigating complex and fast-paced business environments.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable

• CIPS qualification or working towards.
• Experience within retail, property, FM, construction, infrastructure or large corporate environments.
• Understanding of sustainability and ESG requirements within supply chains.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary +car allowance
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee discount programme
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Please only apply if you have both procurement / category manager and facilities management experience and can commute to Leeds.

If you're interested in this role, apply now