Category Manager

Join a global organisation as a Category Manager in Property & FM where you will be at the forefront of shaping and executing the worldwide strategy for corporate and non-manufacturing facilities within a highly respected Indirect Procurement function. You will have the chance to make a tangible impact on the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare by ensuring that sites are managed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business objectives.

What You'll Do:

As Category Manager, you will play a central role in managing a complex portfolio of properties and service contracts on a global scale. Your day-to-day activities will involve:

• Maintaining oversight of all corporate and research & development leases, ensuring renewals, expirations, and obligations.
• Leading negotiations for new leases, renewals, amendments, and terminations in close partnership with Legal and Finance teams.
• Coordinating site transition activities such as openings, relocations, closures, document destruction, facility clean-up, and vendor offboarding.
• Overseeing contracts for essential site services.
• Managing vendor relationships by setting clear SLA’s and performance metrics.
• Source facility-related services strategically by negotiating advantageous terms that align with organisational goals.

What you bring:

To excel as Category Manager, you will bring the following background:

• Extensive experience as a procurement professional operating within global or international manufacturing organisations.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing specifically related to property as well as facilities management services across multiple geographies.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate leases, service contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement systems including multi-site ERP platforms.
• Exceptional communication abilities allowing you to build rapport quickly with internal stakeholders at all levels (including C-suite) as well as external suppliers.

The Company:

This organisation stands out as a truly global leader dedicated to advancing health and welfare in pharmaceuticals. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside comprehensive benefits such as generous annual leave entitlements (including bank holidays), healthcare coverage for peace of mind, enhanced family leave provisions reflecting genuine care for staff wellbeing; discretionary bonuses recognising outstanding contributions; car allowance options; discounted pet food; life assurance protection; access to an employee assistance programme; plus an industry-leading 8% employer pension contribution that supports long-term financial security. Professional development is actively encouraged through ongoing training opportunities, ensuring you can continue growing your skills within a supportive network committed not only to business success but also personal fulfilment.

How to Apply:

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

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