Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong expertise in Estates, Construction, or FM categories? Do you thrive in a role that blends commercial leadership with strategic business partnering? This could be the perfect next step in your career.I am recruiting for a skilled Category Manager in Estates to lead and deliver major procurement projects across capital works, minor works, professional services, and facilities management.You'll act as a trusted partner to Estates stakeholders, managing regulated tendering activity, ensuring compliance, and driving value, quality, and risk reduction across a diverse portfolio of projects.In this role you will

• Manage end-to-end procurement procedures, including framework competitions, in line with PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Build, manage, and publish high-quality tender documentation and award notices.
• Lead tender evaluations, pricing analysis, and commercial assessments.
• Provide expert advice on procurement, risk, and relevant legislation (including JCT / NEC contracts).
• Partner with Estates teams, legal, finance, and other stakeholders to support strategic goals.
• Identify opportunities for savings, efficiencies, and improved contract outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial and governance processes.

We are looking for individuals with

• CIPS qualified or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly for Construction/Works contracts.
• Working experience with JCT and NEC contract forms.
• Proven ability to produce accurate, compliant tender packs and evaluation methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including negotiation.
• Experience using public sector/HE framework agreements.
• Ability to analyse spend and develop category insights.

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