Interim Procurement Lead/Category Manager

Summary: The role of Procurement Lead/Senior Category Manager involves overseeing procurement activities in a dynamic Fire, Security, and Facilities Management environment during a period of growth. The position requires strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, particularly in managing supplier relationships and high-profile acquisitions. Ideal candidates will have significant procurement experience and a solid background in facilities management. Flexibility to travel is also essential for this role based in London or Bristol.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement across Fire & Security, Testing, Inspection & Compliance (TIK)
• Manage quotes, tenders, contracts and supplier relationships
• Play a key role in high-profile acquisitions
• Mentor a junior buyer and add leadership where needed
• Operate at pace in a change-heavy FM business

Key Skills:

• 5+ years procurement experience
• Strong FM background (essential)
• Fire & Security experience desirable
• Comfortable leading categories and stakeholders
• At least one role requires people management/mentoring experience

Salary (Rate): £600 per day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

One of our facilities management clients is looking for an experienced Procurement Lead/Senior Category Manager to support a fast-paced Fire, Security and FM environment during a period of growth and acquisition.

Details

• Location: Bristol/London

• Contract: 6-12 months (likely extension)

• Rate: £500-£600 per day

• Ideal candidates based South or Midlands with flexibility to travel.

The Role

• Lead procurement across Fire & Security, Testing, Inspection & Compliance (TIK)

• Manage quotes, tenders, contracts and supplier relationships

• Play a key role in high-profile acquisitions

• Mentor a junior buyer and add leadership where needed

• Operate at pace in a change-heavy FM business

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years procurement experience

• Strong FM background (essential)

• Fire & Security experience desirable

• Comfortable leading categories and stakeholders

• At least one role requires people management/mentoring experience

To apply: Please send your CV or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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