Senior Category Manager – Construction
£60,000 + car allowance + package | Remote (with travel)
We’re supporting a well-established organisation looking to strengthen its procurement team with the addition of a Senior Category Manager focused on construction.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of construction spend, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver projects effectively, manage contracts, and drive commercial value.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring procurement supports the successful delivery of construction and infrastructure programmes, with a focus on practical outcomes, supplier performance, and cost control.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead procurement activity across construction and related categories
* Develop and manage category plans aligned to business needs
* Manage NEC and JCT contracts, ensuring compliance and effective delivery
* Work closely with stakeholders to support project delivery and commercial decisions
* Build and manage supplier relationships to drive performance and value
* Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
* Support ongoing improvements across procurement processes and ways of working
* Oversee a portfolio of construction projects and associated spend
What we’re looking for
* Procurement experience, ideally within construction or infrastructure
* Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts
* Experience working closely with stakeholders in a delivery-focused environment
* Commercially aware, with a practical and results-driven approach
* Comfortable operating at a senior level and taking ownership of key areas
Nice to have
* Experience within regulated environments (e.g. PCR 2015)
Additional information
* Remote role with travel as required
* Car allowance included
This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a key spend area within a stable, growing organisation, where you can make a direct impact on project delivery and supplier performance.
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