FM - Category Manager

We are seeking an experienced FM Category Manager to join our procurement team, responsible for driving category performance, supplier value, and commercial excellence across the UK & Ireland. Working closely with global supply management teams, you will lead the development and execution of category strategies, expand international supplier coverage, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, innovation and competitiveness. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions, strengthen supplier partnerships, and deliver sustainable value across our Facilities Management portfolio.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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Category Management

• Manage autonomously the assigned categories under the scope of responsibility.
• Establish close relationship with the Supply relationship management and Business Partner teams
• Ensure a good alignment and on boarding of the key stakeholders within the Service Operations platform.
• Generate savings and increase revenues

Improve profitability by optimising agreements and alignment with global contracts

• Negotiate regional agreements and secure best net prices
• Generate savings and improve commercial terms

Set up, initiate and maintain professional relationships with the regional supplier network in order to :

• Reinforce the image and the credibility of Sodexo
• Identify the technological developments and innovations from the supplier base

Working with Supply Management Finance to ensure robust reporting and measurement of the Global Supply Management performance.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

• • Experience in Buying / Category Management
  • Ability in working in a multi-cultural and matrix environment
  • Proven-track records in contract negotiation
  • Strong presentation skills both verbally and written
  • Graduate calibre and working towards CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification (desirable)
  • Team player with excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Financial acumen and result orientated
  • Fluency in English;
    French / Spanish a plus.
  • Flexible for travel where required

• Hard / Soft FM Goods & Services - desired

  • Experience in both goods and services procurement.
  • Within Soft Services sub-categories e.g. Waste, Security, Cleaning, Washrooms, Robotics, Work wear, Laundry.
  • Experience in specific Hard FM sub categories e.g. Lifts, Fire and Security, Water treatment, Electrical Wholesalers is relevant and advantageous.
  • Multi-site procurement across diverse sectors such Healthcare, Public Sector, Corporate Services and Pharma.

• FM Product Specialist – beneficial

  • Experience managing catalogues
  • Setting and locking product catalogues
  • Cleaning consumables, Chemicals, Food disposables, Janitorial Products and MRO
  • Experience negotiating with manufactures
  • Forecasting and strategy development
  • Leveraging volume and rationalisation

Competitive salary depending on experience

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

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