We are seeking an experienced FM Category Manager to join a reputable organisation within the transportation/ logistics sector. You will have experience in both hard FM and Soft FM.
Client Details
This opportunity is with a large organisation known for its significant presence. The company is committed to operational excellence and innovative solutions in its sector based in Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity to influence commercial performance, drive innovation, and deliver best‑in‑class procurement across a multi‑site, operationally critical environment.
Description
As a Category Manager, you will lead category strategy and sourcing activity across Facilities Management (Hard & Soft FM) and Engineering Services portfolio. You'll partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and site‑based stakeholders to understand business needs, challenge existing practice, and design long‑term category solutions that deliver measurable value.
You will develop multi‑year category plans, consolidate fragmented supplier bases, and drive improvements in service delivery, cost efficiency, sustainability, and risk management across a diverse asset base. This role offers significant opportunity to shape the future of FM/Engineering procurement across a group‑wide estate with meaningful commercial impact.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi‑year category strategies aligned to corporate goals.
Build deep insight into current supplier arrangements, identifying opportunities to consolidate, optimise and innovate.
Lead strategic sourcing, contract renewals, negotiations and value‑driven commercial activity across your category.
Partner with Engineering, Operations and site leadership teams to drive group‑wide consistency and best practice.
Build and manage strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, risk management and continuous improvement.
Support leaders with commercial insight to mitigate operational and supplier risks.
Introduce structured governance, contract visibility and supplier performance management across multiple locations.
Profile
A successful FM Category Manager should have:
You must have experience in Procurement Category Management experience across FM ( Both Hard & Soft) with a Deep understanding of external market dynamics in either Facilities Management or Engineering Services. Responsibility spans Hard FM (HVAC, fire alarms, civils, infrastructure, building management, electrical/lighting, asset maintenance) and Soft FM (security, catering, pest control).
Strong analytical capability with the ability to challenge requirements and build insight from data.
Experience delivering sustainability initiatives within procurement categories.
Knowledge of cost modelling and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, especially with engineering‑focused teams and OPEX owners.
Strong supplier relationship management expertise.
Skilled negotiator with experience in complex service delivery environments.
Track record of developing and delivering category plans and commercial strategies.
Experience within a regulated procurement environment is helpful but not essential.
Ideally CIPS qualified (or working towards).Job Offer
Competitive salary + bonus
Permanent role within a well-established organisation in business services.
Opportunities to work on strategic procurement projects.
Supportive working environment with a focus on professional growth.This is an excellent opportunity for an FM Category Manager to make a significant impact within the procurement and supply chain department. If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply today.
Please note this is a role 4 days on-site in Liverpool. Only apply if you can commute to Liverpool and have category experience within FM