Category Manager - Property & Capital Projects @ Elysium Healthcare

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

The role of Category Manager - Property & Capital Projects at Elysium Healthcare is ideal for experienced procurement professionals with a background in property, construction, estates, or capital projects. As the category manager, you will oversee procurement activities to enhance value and supplier performance while supporting capital investment initiatives. Your responsibilities include leading procurement strategies across property and capital expenditures, forging strong stakeholder relationships, and managing supplier arrangements. Deliverables include cost savings and project value maximization, while ensuring compliance with project goals. Expertise in procurement, category management, and supplier negotiations is key, with desirable experience in healthcare or related regulated sectors.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a significant player in healthcare with over 8,000 employees and a presence across England and Wales. Known for an innovative approach to care delivery across mental health, neurology, learning disabilities, autism, and childrens education, Elysium offers extensive career growth and transfer opportunities within their services. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium benefits from being part of a global healthcare network that spans 10 countries and employs over 86,000 individuals worldwide. Additionally, Elysium is a Disability Confident employer and follows safer recruitment practices, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility in recruitment processes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

A key part of the role will be delivering measurable cost savings and cost avoidance through effective sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, supplier consolidation, and value engineering opportunities. You will provide commercial input into business cases and investment decisions, ensuring projects deliver value for money while meeting quality, safety, and operational requirements.

You will also play an important role in supplier and contract management, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and supporting the successful delivery of capital projects. By building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, you will help ensure projects remain on track, risks are effectively managed, and contractual commitments are met.

12 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement category strategy and commercial governance across Property, Estates and Capital Projects expenditure.
• Provide procurement and commercial support for construction, refurbishment and capital investment programmes from early planning through sourcing, contract award, mobilisation and supplier performance review.
• Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance and wider value while protecting quality, safety, programme and operational requirements.
• Lead sourcing, contracting and supplier performance management for works, professional services and related capital categories.
• Provide independent commercial challenge, transparent reporting and robust audit trails to support evidence-based procurement and investment decisions.

To be successful in this role

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of procurement, category management, sourcing, and supplier management.
• Commercially minded with excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering value and managing risk.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of property, construction, estates, or capital projects procurement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• MCIPS qualification and/or equivalent procurement experience desirable.

Experience

• Proven experience in procurement or category management.
• Experience leading tenders, sourcing activities, and commercial negotiations.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and value improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing supplier performance and contractual relationships.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience within property, estates, construction, capital projects, or a similar environment.
• Healthcare, FM, or regulated industry experience desirable.

Other Requirements

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience desirable.
• Ability to travel to Elysium sites as required.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied portfolio of projects.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £60,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future

About us

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge and experience in procurement, category management, and supplier management are essential. A commercially minded individual with strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills is required. The ability to manage multiple projects, while delivering value and managing risk is crucial. Knowledge of property, construction, estates, or capital project procurement is necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is important. A degree-level qualification, MCIPS qualification, and experience in healthcare or a similar regulated industry are desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Borehamwood

WD6 1JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)