Construction Category Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career? This is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term future within a growing and dynamic Purchasing team. We’re looking for a Construction Category Manager to lead strategic procurement activity across a range of areas within the Engineering & Construction sector.

As a core member of the Engineering & Construction category team, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of category strategies that align with wider business goals. Your work will directly influence strategic decision-making, maximise value creation, and deliver cost efficiencies.

• Lead the full category lifecycle from strategy development through to implementation and review.

• Work collaboratively with Sourcing, Contract Management, and Commercial teams to ensure category strategies are aligned and effectively executed.

• Ensure all procurement activity complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Use best-practice procurement tools, techniques, and processes to deliver category value and performance.

• Drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement within the category.

• Proven experience in construction or capital procurement, ideally within a regulated environment.

• Relevant qualifications such as CIPS or a bachelor’s degree in business, procurement, or a related field.

• Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Confident communicator with the soft skills to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

• Passion for professional development, with a desire to grow your skills and capabilities.

• High-impact role with ownership of key categories of spend.

• Excellent opportunity to shape your deliverables and contribute to strategic initiatives.

• Support for ongoing development, including the opportunity to pursue or complete CIPS qualifications.

• A collaborative and empowering environment where your voice will be heard and valued.

Apply today and become part of a forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of procurement in Engineering & Construction.