Category Manager - Property & Capital Projects

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong commercial background in property, estates, construction, or capital projects? Join Elysium Healthcare as the Category Manager - Property & Capital Projects to drive value, strengthen supplier performance, and support the successful delivery of our capital investment programme. In this role, you will lead procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of property and capital expenditure, including construction and refurbishment projects, planned capital works, furniture and equipment, professional consultancy services, and project management support. Working closely with Property, Estates, Finance, and Operational teams, you will develop category strategies and sourcing plans that maximise value, reduce risk, and support Elysium's growth ambitions. You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, from market engagement and tendering through to contract negotiation, supplier selection, and project mobilisation. Using your
commercial expertise, you will establish robust supplier arrangements, negotiate favourable terms, and ensure procurement decisions are transparent, compliant, and aligned with project objectives., The Category Manager - Property & Capital Projects role at Elysium Healthcare is a key position responsible for leading procurement activities within the property and capital projects domain. This role is aimed at professionals with substantial experience in procurement and a strong commercial background in sectors such as property and construction. The primary responsibility of the role includes overseeing procurement activities across a diverse range of projects including construction and refurbishment, furniture, equipment, and consultancy services. Furthermore, the role involves the development of category strategies that maximize value, mitigate risk, and align with Elysium's strategic growth goals. Key tasks include leading end-to-end procurement processes from market engagement to supplier selection, negotiating contracts and terms, and ensuring all procurement decisions comply with project objectives and standards. The position also emphasizes achieving measurable cost savings
and optimizing value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.

Elysium Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider employing over 8,000 individuals across more than 80 services in England and Wales. The organization has a distinctive approach to care delivery, focusing on sectors such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Being part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network present in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees, Elysium offers significant opportunities for professional growth and movement within healthcare services. Elysium commits to safer recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer, emphasizing inclusive recruitment processes designed to safeguard the welfare of service users. All potential candidates undergo a comprehensive DBS disclosure process.