Category Manager
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £54,150 - £60,900 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9NY |
| Company: | KFM |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 271 |
Summary
Job Advert
CATEGORY MANAGER
Location: Denmark Hill, London (with flexible working)
Salary: £54,150 - £60,900 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Category Manager – Facilities Management (FM) Services to lead and manage procurement
activities across Hard FM services. This includes building maintenance, M&E systems, compliance testing, lifecycle and capital
estates contracts.
In this strategic role, you’ll be managing a portfolio with up to £20 million annual influenceable spend, driving commercial
value, managing complex tenders, engaging key suppliers, and working directly with senior NHS stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and implement FM procurement strategy, aligned with Estates & Facilities goals.
* Manage high-value tenders and contracts in Hard FM services.
* Build and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring performance and innovation.
* Engage with key stakeholders across Trusts and partners to deliver sustainable savings.
* Deliver commercial, operational and strategic improvements in procurement services.
* Lead change initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong experience in category management and strategic sourcing within Hard FM.
* Proven record of delivering savings and commercial value in complex environments.
* Sound knowledge of EU Procurement regulations and NHS/public sector frameworks.
* MCIPS qualified (or working towards) and educated to degree level or equivalent.
* Excellent negotiation, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience managing contracts and supplier performance via SLAs and KPIs.
Closing Date: 06/07/2025 Midnight
Interview Date: 16/07/2025 & 17/07/2025
The interview will include a brief 5 minute presentation, we will share the details of this at the next stage and ensure
shortlisted candidates have sufficient time to prepare.
Please submit your application to be considered for this opportunity. Join KFM and shape the future of healthcare procurement!
CATEGORY MANAGER
Location: Denmark Hill, London (with flexible working)
Salary: £54,150 - £60,900 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Category Manager – Facilities Management (FM) Services to lead and manage procurement
activities across Hard FM services. This includes building maintenance, M&E systems, compliance testing, lifecycle and capital
estates contracts.
In this strategic role, you’ll be managing a portfolio with up to £20 million annual influenceable spend, driving commercial
value, managing complex tenders, engaging key suppliers, and working directly with senior NHS stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and implement FM procurement strategy, aligned with Estates & Facilities goals.
* Manage high-value tenders and contracts in Hard FM services.
* Build and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring performance and innovation.
* Engage with key stakeholders across Trusts and partners to deliver sustainable savings.
* Deliver commercial, operational and strategic improvements in procurement services.
* Lead change initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong experience in category management and strategic sourcing within Hard FM.
* Proven record of delivering savings and commercial value in complex environments.
* Sound knowledge of EU Procurement regulations and NHS/public sector frameworks.
* MCIPS qualified (or working towards) and educated to degree level or equivalent.
* Excellent negotiation, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience managing contracts and supplier performance via SLAs and KPIs.
Closing Date: 06/07/2025 Midnight
Interview Date: 16/07/2025 & 17/07/2025
The interview will include a brief 5 minute presentation, we will share the details of this at the next stage and ensure
shortlisted candidates have sufficient time to prepare.
Please submit your application to be considered for this opportunity. Join KFM and shape the future of healthcare procurement!