We have an exciting opportunity at AGS Airports Limited for a Capital Category Manager to join our Procurement team. This is a permanent and full time role and will be based at Glasgow Airport. What we can offer you: Competitive salary and benefits package Participation in our annual bonus plan 25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays Generous pension contributions Employee Assistance Programme Private Healthcare Flexible Benefit Platform Life Assurance Cover Free on-site car parking Agile/Flexible working, where appropriate for the role Job Description The Capital Category Manager is responsible for leading tenders, negotiations and supplier evaluations for Capital Frameworks across AGS airports, developing and monitoring Service Level Agreements with external providers and key stakeholders. As a senior manager they will be an integral part of the organisational leadership team and be accountable for driving value for money, ensuring strong governance and adherence to the AGS frameworks in place. They will be responsible for: Sourcing and Procurement Strategies Supplier management Pre-contract admin for NEC Frameworks and WPEPs Strategic direction on sourcing of capital projects through Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts Identifying group wide opportunities for economies of scale Delivering value in capital projects They will, through excellent, effectively leadership, challenge the business to achieve new levels of success and effectiveness in sourcing and procurement strategies, commercial arrangements, supplier relationships, innovation, and rigor in process and specification challenges. They will have an extremely proactive approach and a passion for delivering exceptional results to the bottom line by working Principle accountabilities Responsibility for leading the delivery of financial and non-financial value improvement activities identified in the Procurement business plan specifically within capital categories of: Building M&E Civil Engineering Design Specialist Contractors Responsibility for leading the delivery of financial & non-financial value improvement activities identified in the Capital Delivery Plan Responsibility for ensuring fit for purpose Frameworks (including EPC) are in place to support the Capital Delivery Team improve competitiveness and value for money across the Capital Programme Establish business requirements with business leads and execute as an active partner by providing innovative solution Full accountability for the procurement contract process including managing the gateway approval process Support transformational activities to build procurement organisational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency Be an active champion of Procurement in internal stakeholder meetings Work with the local contracting community to raise the profile of each of the airports as an appealing client Strategically review which companies AGS contract with and the way in which we contract with our suppliers. Manage Key supplier performance by establishing service level agreements, creating individual KPIs, arranging regular update meetings with key suppliers and stakeholders Ensuring that department governance & processes are maintained, compliant with agreed internal and external procurement standards and legilslation To identify business supply risks across the airport and ensure appropriate action is taken to manage and mitigate risk Qualifications and experience Essential Minimum 5 years Procurement experience within the construction category, tendering NEC 3 or 4 Construction Frameworks with extensive hands on experience in a similar role in a complex, high value procurement environment Experience in full project life cycle (Pre and Post Contract) in the NEC form of contract Experience in operating as a business partner in a customer focussed, client facing role Strong analytical skills and sound judgment Experience of drafting ITT documents and contracts Demonstrable record of strong commercial management and negotiation skills Ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across the business and influence key stakeholders Demonstrated evidence of good communication skills at all levels, including presenting and leading workshops Ability to work on own initiative & perform well under pressure Confidence and credibility to be a lone voice in unpopular situations Desirable CIPS or RICS Experience of Airport operations, infrastructure, construction or similar Framework and boundaries The role primarily deals with Capex for all AGS Airports and may on occasions include Opex requirements Sourcing supplies and services for all areas of the business but primarily capital categories Support the airport team in using and optimising the AGS ERP procurement tool and E-tendering platform Control of risk & compliance across procurement processes Works within pre-determined governance structure as defined by the Group Head of Procurement Regular interaction with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation Inclusive Recruitment Process Diversity & Inclusion is important to us here at the AGS Group. We want to ensure that our process is inclusive for all applicants. If you have any questions or need any support with your application, we are here to help. Please contact our recruitment team at ags_recruitment@agsairports.co.uk