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