Interim Category Manager – FM Procurement

Overview

Interim Category Manager – FM Procurement

FTSE 100 Facilities Management Organisation

upto £600 per day (Inside IR35)

Remote (UK-based with travel)

An exciting interim opportunity has arisen within a FTSE 100 global leader in Facilities Management, as part of a major procurement and contract stabilisation programme.

This role supports a recently mobilised, high-profile FM contract operating within a highly complex, security-sensitive environment . The organisation is seeking a delivery-focused interim who can bring immediate control, structure, and commercial rigour to a critical FM supply chain.

As Interim Category Manager – FM, you will act as the subject matter expert across a high-value FM portfolio covering :

• Soft FM:
  Catering, Cleaning, Waste Services
• Hard FM:
  Engineering & Building Services, Fit-Out, Construction, and related Cap Ex activity

You will work across UK & Ireland operations, partnering closely with operational, commercial, and security stakeholders to stabilise performance and prepare the contract for its next phase.

The successful contractor will be accountable for the following time-critical outcomes :

• Ensuring the supply chain completes all outstanding planned and reactive maintenance across the estate
• Implementing a contract-level performance management system for the supply chain, including KPIs, reporting, governance, and escalation
• Reviewing and challenging the scope of works across suppliers to drive efficiencies, eliminate duplication, and optimise delivery for Year 2 of the contract (from May 2026)
• Developing and executing short- to medium-term category strategies aligned to contract and transformation objectives
• Leading sourcing and re-tendering activity across priority Hard and Soft FM categories
• Delivering clearly defined savings and value improvements while maintaining compliance and service continuity
• Managing subcontractor performance across complex, multi-vendor environments
• Leaving behind robust governance, documentation, and repeatable frameworks for BAU teams

• Strong procurement background with deep FM category expertise (e.g. lifts, fire & security, water treatment, electrical wholesalers, engineering services)
• Proven experience operating in interim, mobilisation, or turnaround roles
• Track record of managing subcontractors across both Hard and Soft FM
• Comfortable working within high-security, regulated, or sensitive environments
• Experienced in national category strategy development and complex negotiations
• Highly commercial, delivery-led, and able to operate with minimal onboarding

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