Purosearch
Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
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 SEO Keywords & Searchable Terms Roles / Job Titles: Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Commercial Manager Procurement Functions: Property Procurement, Estates Procurement, Facilities Procurement, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing, Tendering, Commercial Procurement, Cost Savings, Risk Management, Value for Money, Procurement Compliance, Supplier Performance, Category Strategy Sector / Industry: Not-for-Profit Procurement, Healthcare Procurement, Social Care Procurement, Charitable Sector Procurement, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
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 SEO Keywords & Searchable Terms Roles / Job Titles: Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Commercial Manager Procurement Functions: Property Procurement, Estates Procurement, Facilities Procurement, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing, Tendering, Commercial Procurement, Cost Savings, Risk Management, Value for Money, Procurement Compliance, Supplier Performance, Category Strategy Sector / Industry: Not-for-Profit Procurement, Healthcare Procurement, Social Care Procurement, Charitable Sector Procurement, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
J. Murphy & Sons Ltd
Banningham, Norfolk
Murphy is recruiting for a SEnior Design Coordinator to work with Energy on Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Design Coordinator: Review submissions as directed for quality and sufficiency. Lead design engineering matters on small/medium sized project/s as directed. Monitor, co-ordinate, and manage the design by internal designers, consultants, suppliers, and interface contractors as appropriate. Endure that that Aconex (or client approved alternative CDE system) is adequately setup and being utilised correctly by all designers, site operations and external stakeholders. Monitor, track and report on Design progress against the project programme Oversee appropriate consideration of constructability and permanent works in relation to Temporary Works. Review design progress and detail using CAD/BIM tools. Monitoring and reporting on Design NCRs and associated close out. Liaise with the wider team such as Surveyors, Buyers, Contract Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers and Estimators to engender a team approach for each project. Still interested, does this sound like you? HNC/HND in civil engineering, construction or a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Professional affiliated membership of applicable Engineering Institution or evidence of ongoing progression towards Engineering Design Experience i.e. production of engineering designs on Power T&D, renewables, or multidisciplinary EPC process projects Exposure to Design management/coordination and construction experience Experience of Autodesk suite including AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks. Digitally familiar with BIM and CDEs and document control systems and processes
Murphy is recruiting for a SEnior Design Coordinator to work with Energy on Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Design Coordinator: Review submissions as directed for quality and sufficiency. Lead design engineering matters on small/medium sized project/s as directed. Monitor, co-ordinate, and manage the design by internal designers, consultants, suppliers, and interface contractors as appropriate. Endure that that Aconex (or client approved alternative CDE system) is adequately setup and being utilised correctly by all designers, site operations and external stakeholders. Monitor, track and report on Design progress against the project programme Oversee appropriate consideration of constructability and permanent works in relation to Temporary Works. Review design progress and detail using CAD/BIM tools. Monitoring and reporting on Design NCRs and associated close out. Liaise with the wider team such as Surveyors, Buyers, Contract Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers and Estimators to engender a team approach for each project. Still interested, does this sound like you? HNC/HND in civil engineering, construction or a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Professional affiliated membership of applicable Engineering Institution or evidence of ongoing progression towards Engineering Design Experience i.e. production of engineering designs on Power T&D, renewables, or multidisciplinary EPC process projects Exposure to Design management/coordination and construction experience Experience of Autodesk suite including AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks. Digitally familiar with BIM and CDEs and document control systems and processes
Candour Talent Ltd
Blackwood, Gwent
Candour Talent are recruiting a Project Manager for their client based in Blackwood . Employment Type : Permanent/Full Time Working Hours : Monday to Friday Salary : Negotiable DOE Benefits : Excellent, including enhanced pension, life assurance, flexible working, hybrid working, training and development, share save scheme, cycle to work, EAP, free parking. An exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic and innovative multi-national company. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day customer interface for project management, technical and project related commercial matters. Interfacing with external and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Written and spoken technical German skills are desirable for this vacancy. The Role : Manage projects from enquiry stage through to production, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery Manage APQP (and any customer equivalent) system and team for the duration of the project ensuring customer targets are met Manage and control expenditure Organise constructive & timely meetings and reviews Oversee the Design and Validation Plan for New Projects In support of the new business development team, support the preparation of the commercial and technical response to customer RFQ including population of CER. Develop cost reduction programmes in line with customer expectation. Within the APQP process be the point of contact with customer interfacing with engineering, purchasing, quality and logistics functions. During the APQP process, build and develop a network of contacts within existing customer base. Use network to identify new business opportunities for Senior and continually promote the Senior product offering. Feed any relevant information into BD team to ensure all opportunities are maximised. Co-ordinate prototype / pre-production procurement and build. Maximise profitability of new and existing projects. Help guide product development by communicating future customer demands and expectations. Provide support to the Buyer to develop existing and new suppliers ensuring APQP/programme requirements are met. To complete any administration tasks as reasonably required of the role. Where required, support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits, and other events. The Ideal Candidate Spoken and written technical German would be preferable but not essential. BEng Mechanical Engineering or related degree. 3 years Project Management experience in a relevant field (automotive/ land vehicle). Excellent Project Management skills. Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. Able to convey technical and non-technical information clearly and concisely. Flexibility to travel globally. Driven and able to use own initiative. Able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate and support the embedding of customer service imperatives across other functions of the business. Collaborate with other sites to ensure wider revenue generation opportunities are realised. Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety and support environmental initiatives. If you have the required experience for this role, please apply! INDP1 How to Apply: Email Address: co. uk We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV. Who are we at Candour Talent? At our award-winning recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on building strong connections with both our clients and candidates. We operate as both a recruitment specialist for permanent recruitment and a recruitment business for the supply of temporary workers, ensuring that we can effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients and candidates. With a dedicated and passionate team of professionals, we're committed to taking time to understand your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations ensuring that we match you with opportunities that not only align with your professional goals but also inspire you to thrive. Whether you're seeking a career change, advancement, or a new challenge, we're here to support you every step of the way. Rest assured that when you apply for a role through Candour Talent Recruitment, your details will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, outlining how your information will be used. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, please note that only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted for further consideration. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of your application, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Candour Talent are recruiting a Project Manager for their client based in Blackwood . Employment Type : Permanent/Full Time Working Hours : Monday to Friday Salary : Negotiable DOE Benefits : Excellent, including enhanced pension, life assurance, flexible working, hybrid working, training and development, share save scheme, cycle to work, EAP, free parking. An exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic and innovative multi-national company. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day customer interface for project management, technical and project related commercial matters. Interfacing with external and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Written and spoken technical German skills are desirable for this vacancy. The Role : Manage projects from enquiry stage through to production, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery Manage APQP (and any customer equivalent) system and team for the duration of the project ensuring customer targets are met Manage and control expenditure Organise constructive & timely meetings and reviews Oversee the Design and Validation Plan for New Projects In support of the new business development team, support the preparation of the commercial and technical response to customer RFQ including population of CER. Develop cost reduction programmes in line with customer expectation. Within the APQP process be the point of contact with customer interfacing with engineering, purchasing, quality and logistics functions. During the APQP process, build and develop a network of contacts within existing customer base. Use network to identify new business opportunities for Senior and continually promote the Senior product offering. Feed any relevant information into BD team to ensure all opportunities are maximised. Co-ordinate prototype / pre-production procurement and build. Maximise profitability of new and existing projects. Help guide product development by communicating future customer demands and expectations. Provide support to the Buyer to develop existing and new suppliers ensuring APQP/programme requirements are met. To complete any administration tasks as reasonably required of the role. Where required, support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits, and other events. The Ideal Candidate Spoken and written technical German would be preferable but not essential. BEng Mechanical Engineering or related degree. 3 years Project Management experience in a relevant field (automotive/ land vehicle). Excellent Project Management skills. Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. Able to convey technical and non-technical information clearly and concisely. Flexibility to travel globally. Driven and able to use own initiative. Able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate and support the embedding of customer service imperatives across other functions of the business. Collaborate with other sites to ensure wider revenue generation opportunities are realised. Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety and support environmental initiatives. If you have the required experience for this role, please apply! INDP1 How to Apply: Email Address: co. uk We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV. Who are we at Candour Talent? At our award-winning recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on building strong connections with both our clients and candidates. We operate as both a recruitment specialist for permanent recruitment and a recruitment business for the supply of temporary workers, ensuring that we can effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients and candidates. With a dedicated and passionate team of professionals, we're committed to taking time to understand your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations ensuring that we match you with opportunities that not only align with your professional goals but also inspire you to thrive. Whether you're seeking a career change, advancement, or a new challenge, we're here to support you every step of the way. Rest assured that when you apply for a role through Candour Talent Recruitment, your details will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, outlining how your information will be used. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, please note that only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted for further consideration. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of your application, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Omega Resource Group
City, Birmingham
Job Title: Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid Industry: Rail Job Location: Birmingham City Centre Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum + Final Salary Pension Profile Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Our client is a leading provider if passenger transport across Europe. With a large presence in mainland Europe, they pride themselves on providing a service that connect people and communities safely. Job Role Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Reporting to the Head of Procurement the Procurement Category Manager (Indirect) shall lead the procurement strategy for indirect services ensuring value for money and fit for purpose contracts. Leading a small team who will deliver the procurement strategy in ensuring that the key control and governance set out in procurement policy are adhered to. This will include coordinating all procurement activity from sourcing the market, through to formalising the procurement approach, carrying out the procurement activity, through to contract award and ongoing supplier management Duties Procurement Category Manager - Indirect • Implements procurement procedures in keeping with the company procurement policy and ensures adherence. Ensures continuous improvement in procurement processes and procedures. • Supports development of appropriate procurement strategies that support value for money objectives. • Develops and maintains a plan of all procurement activity to meet business needs and advises on resource needs and options. • Running of major procurement projects, both regulated and non-regulated, including co-ordination and production of invitation to tender documents, instructions, evaluation scorecards and reports. • Partners with key stakeholders across the business to understand key requirements/Customer profiles for their business units seeking products to best match these criteria. • Facilitates development of a company s relationship with existing and potential suppliers through strategic supplier relationship management. • Works closely with legal and procurement teams to ensure adherence to contracted terms and conditions to maintain a high level of commerciality and relationship with key suppliers. • Proactively engage key suppliers to help strengthen and improve their performance and provide transparency to help alleviate current or future service issues including ensuring non-conformances are managed and addressed in a timely manner. Experience/Qualifications Procurement Category Manager - Indirect • Experience in procuring direct and indirect goods and services particularly within an IT, Rail, or transport related industry. • Demonstrable experience in running tenders and leading complex procurement activities. • Membership of CIPS Candidates who are currently a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Commodity Manager and Supply Chain Manager could be suitable for this role. To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed). For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Job Title: Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid Industry: Rail Job Location: Birmingham City Centre Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum + Final Salary Pension Profile Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Our client is a leading provider if passenger transport across Europe. With a large presence in mainland Europe, they pride themselves on providing a service that connect people and communities safely. Job Role Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Reporting to the Head of Procurement the Procurement Category Manager (Indirect) shall lead the procurement strategy for indirect services ensuring value for money and fit for purpose contracts. Leading a small team who will deliver the procurement strategy in ensuring that the key control and governance set out in procurement policy are adhered to. This will include coordinating all procurement activity from sourcing the market, through to formalising the procurement approach, carrying out the procurement activity, through to contract award and ongoing supplier management Duties Procurement Category Manager - Indirect • Implements procurement procedures in keeping with the company procurement policy and ensures adherence. Ensures continuous improvement in procurement processes and procedures. • Supports development of appropriate procurement strategies that support value for money objectives. • Develops and maintains a plan of all procurement activity to meet business needs and advises on resource needs and options. • Running of major procurement projects, both regulated and non-regulated, including co-ordination and production of invitation to tender documents, instructions, evaluation scorecards and reports. • Partners with key stakeholders across the business to understand key requirements/Customer profiles for their business units seeking products to best match these criteria. • Facilitates development of a company s relationship with existing and potential suppliers through strategic supplier relationship management. • Works closely with legal and procurement teams to ensure adherence to contracted terms and conditions to maintain a high level of commerciality and relationship with key suppliers. • Proactively engage key suppliers to help strengthen and improve their performance and provide transparency to help alleviate current or future service issues including ensuring non-conformances are managed and addressed in a timely manner. Experience/Qualifications Procurement Category Manager - Indirect • Experience in procuring direct and indirect goods and services particularly within an IT, Rail, or transport related industry. • Demonstrable experience in running tenders and leading complex procurement activities. • Membership of CIPS Candidates who are currently a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Commodity Manager and Supply Chain Manager could be suitable for this role. To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed). For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
