Category Manager - Estates/FM

Title: Category Manager – Estates/FM

Location: Cardiff / Hybrid

Salary & Package: £45,000 + 43 days annual leave and a further strong benefits package

Sea Global are proud to be supporting a well-regarded Education institution in their search for a Category Manager – Estates/FM to join their dynamic and growing team.

Following significant investment into procurement and a strong pipeline of strategic projects, this is an exciting time to come on board. The function is well-embedded within the organisation and operates with full backing of the leadership team.

Reporting into a forward-thinking Procurement Director, you\’ll help manage the Estates and Facilities Management (FM) category – a critical area with high visibility and impact. From day one, you’ll be trusted to lead tenders and influence key stakeholders across the University.

This opportunity would suit someone with a background in public sector procurement who’s looking to broaden their experience and work on meaningful, tangible projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes across Estates and FM, from tendering through to supplier management
• Run compliant and commercially sound tenders, including Frameworks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
• Develop and implement strategic category plans aligned with long-term objectives

Experience & Requirements

• Strong procurement experience across the full lifecycle
• Knowledge of public procurement regulations (PCR2015, Procurement Act, OJEU, UCR etc.)
• Estates, Hard or Soft FM experience would be ideal – but not essential
• CIPS qualification is desirable, but not mandatory