Category Manager

CWA: Civil Works Alliance; Brightwell; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) seeks a Category Manager to lead procurement for Sizewell C wide packages. You will design procurement strategies, run end-to-end sourcing, analyse markets and suppliers, and ensure ethical, compliant practice within nuclear regulations.

You will lead a team of Buyers, drive supplier performance, seek best value, and build long-term partnerships that deliver value for money and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the construction industry and knowledge of interfaces.
• Implemented project procurement plans using a wide variety of contract types.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written).
• Can manage and supervise staff to work.
• Lead category specific activities.
• A measured approach to decision making and best value procurement.
• Has delivered demonstrable added value through procurement activity.

Responsabilités

• Design and deliver procurement strategies for project-wide/high-value packages.
• Delivery and execution of end-to-end sourcing strategies with market analysis and supplier selection.
• Carry out procurement for complex packages in line with SZC strategy.
• Provide an ethical and compliant approach to procurement meeting governance and nuclear regulations.
• Work with commercial teams on contract negotiations and supplier checks.
• Contribute to and provide regular procurement and supplier performance reports.
• Monitor the supply market to identify potential new suppliers and products.
• Understand supplier market developments, risks and opportunities.
• Focus on value for money, service quality and process efficiency.
• Lead long-term supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead a team of Buyers / Senior Buyers.
• Maintain Zero Harm focus.

Connaissances

Negotiation skills

Category management

Legal framework & contracting law

Supplier relationship management

Risk & opportunity management

Project procurement strategy

Supply chain planning & logistics

Formation

Experience in construction industry

Implemented project procurement plans

Good communication skills

Staff supervision experience

Lead category activities

Value-focused procurement

MCIPS / CIOB / RICS equivalent

Description du poste

Help Shape the UK's Energy Future

Category Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.

What will you do?

The purpose of the role is to lead category specific deliverables that enable the development and implementation of project wide Procurement and Supply Chain management strategies.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

• Design and delivery of Procurement Strategies for Project Wide and / or high value packages through application of Category Management principles.
• Delivery and execution of end-to-end Sourcing strategies aligned with broader Package strategy through application of Project Wide process and as a minimum including market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, forecasting requirements.
• Carrying out the procurement process for complex packages in accordance with SZC procurement & supply chain management strategy.
• To provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of high value packages and ensuring compliance with the project governance and procurement best practice throughout the process to meet current legislation and nuclear regulations.
• Closely working with commercial teams in contract negotiation and carrying out commercial checks for suppliers and past performance.
• Contribute to and provide regular reports on procurement and supplier performance.
• Monitor the supply market to identify potential new suppliers and products and meet with suppliers to understand their products.
• Understand the supplier market, keeping abreast of market developments, demand trends and risks.
• Focus on exceeding minimum service expectations by delivering an agile, value adding service with a deep understanding of customer requirements, technical competence, functional knowledge and process efficiency.
• Establish performance led, long term supplier relationships focusing on value for money, service & product quality and continuous improvement to drive competitive advantage for SZC and Parent Companies.
• Leading a team of Buyers / Senior Buyers.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Negotiation skills
• Category management
• Legal framework & contracting law
• Supplier relationship management
• Risk & opportunity management
• Project procurement strategy
• Supply chain planning & logistics

Desirable

• Project management
• Nuclear culture / behaviours
• Commercial & business acumen
• Client & stakeholder management
• People management
• Social sustainability

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the construction industry and demonstrated knowledge of the interfaces and relationships that exist.
• Implemented project procurement plans using a wide variety of contract types.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written).
• Can manage and put staff under their supervision to work.
• Lead category specific activities.
• A measured approach to decision making and the ability to ensure best value procurement.
• Has delivered demonstrable added value through their procurement activity.

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or chartership with another construction focused Institute (i.e., CIOB or RICS)

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.