Senior Strategic Category Management Lead - Facilities

Overview

Senior Strategic Category Management Lead - Facilities. Lead the Bank''s procurement activities within the Facilities category as part of the Strategic Category Management (SCM) initiative. Reports to the Head of Strategic Category Management. This role leads a team of 10-15 commercial professionals and sits within the Procurement Division.Job Description

To better lead and coordinate the Bank''s commercial activities, the Procurement Division is adopting a Strategic Category Management approach. We are seeking experienced commercial professionals to lead the development and implementation of this initiative. The Senior Strategic Category Management Lead will oversee all commercial delivery within the Facilities category, embedding SCM best practice, engaging senior stakeholders, developing category strategies, managing sourcing pipelines, and ensuring contract outcomes align with strategic goals.This role will report directly to the Bank''s Head of Strategic Category Management and includes people management responsibilities for a team of 4-6 (or up to 10-15 per the team structure) staff, defining roles and responsibilities, coaching, and ensuring staff productivity and engagement.Location: Leeds.Salary range: £79,200 - £89,100 plus benefits. The Bank spends approximately £300m annually on third party goods and services via contracts procured through the central Procurement Division, across diverse categories including technology, payments systems, building maintenance for a Grade 1 listed building, and bank note production.ResponsibilitiesLead a team of 10-15 public sector commercial professionals, delivering sourcing and strategic contracting activities to support Category Strategies.

Engage with senior stakeholders to understand current supplier and commercial landscapes and future objectives to shape medium- and long-term category strategies.

Provide commercial and category insights to senior partners on delivery methodologies and contract models to craft the Bank''s category strategies.

Develop a coordinated pipeline of procurements to support strategic and tactical purchases that underpin category strategies.

Oversee management of strategic contracts within the Facilities category to ensure performance aligns with category objectives.

Foster relationships with key strategic suppliers and coordinate senior bank engagement.

Ensure category strategies and activities comply with Bank policy and the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Collaborate with supplier management to embed third-party risk controls and ESG/sustainability into contracts and supply chains.

Work with experts to implement the Bank''s sustainability and ESG policies in contracts and procurement.

Align with eProcurement system workflows and practices.

Model effective leadership and seek feedback to maintain a positive and professional team culture.

Minimum CriteriaExtensive knowledge of trends in facilities supplier markets and supply chains, with a track record of delivering value.

Experience of strategic category management in a complex organisation.

Proven record of delivering sophisticated category strategies in a public sector environment.

Experience in supplier relationship management to build long-term partnerships in the public sector procurement environment.

Experience crafting delivery pipelines for sourcing activities, including innovative commercial and procurement models, compliant with public sector procurement legislation.

Strong leadership, assertiveness, and the ability to challenge.

Desirable CriteriaExperience in Public Contract Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 controlled environments.

MCIPS qualification (or equivalent commercial experience).

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills; ability to present clearly at all levels.

Self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Bank BehavioursCustomer focus

Business acumen

Evidence-based decision-making

Act Inclusively: Acting inclusively; Earn trust; Embrace differences; Inspire purpose

Drive Growth: Courage; Demonstrate self-awareness; Develop talent

Deliver Outcomes: Developing vision; Achieve results

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion and seeks a workforce that reflects the society it serves. Flexible working, including job shares and part-time options, is supported. Reasonable adjustments during recruitment can be provided.Salary and Benefits Information

This role offers a salary of £79,200 - £89,100. Benefits include a non-contributory pension with options to adjust accrual, a discretionary performance award, an 8% benefits allowance, 26 days’ annual leave (with option to buy up to 12 more), private medical insurance, and income protection.National Security Vetting

Employment is subject to National Security Vetting and Bank security checks. Further information will be provided to successful applicants.The Application Process

Two interview stages. This role closes on 7 September 2025. Please ensure you fully complete the work history and all application questions; anonymised applications mean personal data is not visible during screening.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries: Banking and Financial ServicesLocation: Leeds, England, United ..... full job details .....