Category Manager
Location: Pollington or Borough Green
Full-time, permanent, Monday to Friday
Join H+H – A Leading Name in the Construction Industry
We’re seeking a Category Manager to take ownership of our indirect spend categories, including Facilities, Mobile Plant, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This role is instrumental in optimising procurement strategies, supplier performance, and ensuring cost-efficiency across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
· Lead procurement activities for allocated spend areas – contracts, tenders, and quotations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and service quality.
· Conduct supplier performance evaluations and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
· Perform spend analysis and risk assessments. Identifying improvement opportunities and mitigating supply risk.
· Support contract renewals and tender processes in line with H+H Group policy.
Category Management
· Collaborate across departments to understand business needs and improve supplier alignment.
· Stay informed on category trends and supplier market dynamics.
· Identify and implement category-specific process improvements.
· Provide procurement insights and recommendations to support our strategic goals.
Mobile Plant
· Monitor plant utilisation, maintenance schedules, and servicing requirements.
· Identify and address inefficiencies, provide feedback to Yard and Operations teams.
Facilities
· Ensure service providers meet site expectations and compliance requirements.
· Assess Utilities contracts and providers to secure best-value agreements.
PPE
· Partner with Health & Safety to source appropriate, cost-effective protective equipment.
· Track PPE usage and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Operational Support
· Process and authorise purchase requisitions.
· Identify potential suppliers and manage the quotation and order process.
· Ensure adherence to procurement procedures and ERP best practices (ideally Dynamics 365 Business Central).
· Support in achieving departmental KPIs and procurement objectives.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
· Act as the point of contact for internal procurement queries.
· Share best practices and tools for category innovation and performance.
· Travel across H+H UK sites and supplier locations as needed.
About You
· Degree qualified in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or similar.
· CIPS qualified or actively working towards certification.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Experienced with ERP systems – ideally Dynamics 365 Business Central.
· Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
· Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
· Competitive salary & discretionary bonus
· 25 days holiday + bank holidays
· Group Pension Plan (4–7.5% employer contribution)
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Group Life Insurance
· Discounts on everyday shopping
· A collaborative, innovative work environment
Be Part of Something Bigger
Join H+H and help shape the future of construction through strategic procurement and supply chain excellence. We value innovation, safety, and operational efficiency – and we’re ready to grow with you. Apply today and make an impact.
Please be advised that H+H UK Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from third-party recruitment agencies or any other entities. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment to third-party agents who submit candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team, or any member of our staff without a formal agreement