Procurement Manager / Category Manager

General Description

Procurement Manager / Category Manager – Property, Estates & Facilities Not-for-Profit Sector

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £60,000 + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Procurement Manager, Category Manager, or Senior Buyer with a strong background in Property, Estates, and Facilities procurement? We are looking for a talented procurement professional to lead the Property category for a major not-for-profit care organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions, drive cost savings, enhance supplier innovation, and deliver value-driven procurement solutions across a multi-million-pound category.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for Property, Estates, and Facilities procurement
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including RFI/RFQ, tendering, supplier selection, and contract award
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice
• Deliver cost savings, value for money, and risk mitigation across third party spend ( £20m)
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract drafting, and supplier performance management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Promote procurement best practice, compliance, and adoption across the organisation
• Analyse commercial proposals, evaluate risk, and provide data driven procurement recommendations

About You / Person Specification

• Proven experience in Category Management, preferably in Property, Estates, or Facilities procurement
• Strong experience in tendering, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and strategic sourcing
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Strong analytical, financial, and commercial skills, including cost benefit analysis and risk management
• Self motivated, highly organised, and able to work independently
• CIPS qualified, degree educated, or qualified by experience
• Experience in healthcare, social care, or not for profit sectors is highly desirable

Why Join Us

• Work in a purpose driven organisation making a real difference in the care sector
• Lead a high value Property and Facilities procurement category
• Competitive salary of £60k + benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Collaborate with passionate, motivated colleagues in a supportive environment