Procurement Manager / Category Manager Property, Estates & Facilities Not-for-Profit Sector
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: GBP60,000 + 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 GBP60k + 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
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